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T797 BHG

1999 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 BHG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,232 miles

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

front floors corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2026 156,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

front floors corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2025 155,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 155,765 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 154,997 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 154,978 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 151,615 miles

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads low

rear suspension bump stops adrift

Fail 19 Mar 2016 151,615 miles

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads low

rear suspension bump stops adrift

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 140,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear suspension bump stops adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear suspension bump stops adrift

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 114,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,217 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 88,358 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Some brake pipes poor condition , covered in plastic making inspection hard

Fail 8 May 2009 88,355 miles

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

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

Front number plate poor condition

Some brake pipes poor condition , covered in plastic making inspection hard

Pass 8 May 2008 86,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,879 miles

Brake pad sensor wires broken

Rear exhaust clamp very badly corroded

Pass 19 May 2006 83,047 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 82,011 miles

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

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

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

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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T797 BHG is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T797 BHG, 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 T797 BHG registered?

T797 BHG is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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