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T493 ELP

1999 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,295 mi
Last recorded135,295 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 ELP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 135,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 134,668 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 128,550 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 128,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 122,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 97,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 92,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 92,024 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,973 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 74,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop is displaced.

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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T493 ELP is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T493 ELP, 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 T493 ELP registered?

T493 ELP is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T493 ELP safe to buy?

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