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T293 LBU

1999 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front brake pad wear warning sensor wires broken

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Feb 2009 77,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake pad wear warning sensor wires broken

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,715 miles

Both front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Front number plate starting to deterioate

N/sf tyre wearing on inner edge and wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,600 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,627 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 64,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake discs corroded (DTR reccommend that the brake discs be changed ASAP)

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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T293 LBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T293 LBU, 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.

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What year was T293 LBU registered?

T293 LBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T293 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T293 LBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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