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T86 MEY

1999 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT86 MEY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 42,105 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 42,102 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan by fuel tank mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 40,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 40,167 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,243 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,195 miles

Brake hose ferrels rusting.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pipe to offside front rusting.

Pass 1 May 2014 34,622 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Brake pipe to offside front hose rusting.

Slight blow on centre exhaust.

Pass 2 May 2013 34,320 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,523 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 22,530 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,253 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 20,253 miles

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

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

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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T86 MEY is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T86 MEY, 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 T86 MEY registered?

T86 MEY is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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