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T74 JBW

1999 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,280 mi
Last recorded146,280 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 JBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 146,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet lifters not working

both front seat backs have slight play

front numberplate cracked

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f c.v. boot perished

o/s/f c.v. boot perished

oil leaks

rear disc in poor condition

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

wetal brake pipes to front calipers slightly coroded

Fail 19 Nov 2011 146,280 miles

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet lifters not working

both front seat backs have slight play

front numberplate cracked

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f c.v. boot perished

o/s/f c.v. boot perished

oil leaks

rear disc in poor condition

wetal brake pipes to front calipers slightly coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,542 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 142,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

co emissions fluctuating

freeplay n/s/f steering rack / lower suspension arm ball joint

hazard switch stiff

Fail 10 Nov 2009 142,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

co emissions fluctuating

freeplay n/s/f steering rack / lower suspension arm ball joint

hazard switch stiff

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 140,967 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 140,967 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,035 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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T74 JBW is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T74 JBW, 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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T74 JBW is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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