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T242 DPP

1999 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,261 mi
Last recorded98,261 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 DPP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,261 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front wing corroded

vehicle under carriage heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusty under carriage

Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under carriage heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,048 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rusty under carriage

Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,963 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly due to small amount of milage

vehicle under carriage in rusty condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,801 miles

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

most under body parts parts in rusty condition

Fail 15 Jan 2021 97,801 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

2 front tyres wearing very low on tread

very rusty brakes

most under body parts in very rusty condition

very rusty under body

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,657 miles

front brake discs rusty condition

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs in rusty condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rusty brake pipes

rusty sills

rusty suspension parts

very rusty underbody

Fail 22 Jan 2020 96,657 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs in rusty condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rusty brake pipes

rusty sills

rusty suspension parts

very rusty underbody

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs rusty condition

Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,235 miles

2 front tyre are wearing low on tread

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads wearing low

rusty sills

rusty under body

very rusty brake lines

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,651 miles

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,519 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,650 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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T242 DPP is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T242 DPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T242 DPP registered?

T242 DPP is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T242 DPP safe to buy?

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