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W796 PRA

2000 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 PRA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,887 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bump stop detached.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 117,887 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bump stop detached.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Central exhaust mounting breaking up

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bump stops detached

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central exhaust mountings breaking up

Rear bump stops detached

Fail 16 Dec 2016 117,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Ball joint pin is loose in the hub. (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,511 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 116,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 114,718 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 114,718 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,963 miles

Centre brake lamp has 2 bulbs not working

Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,431 miles

both front tyres just 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 74,641 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 74,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 74,493 miles

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

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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W796 PRA is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 81,365 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 W796 PRA, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W796 PRA is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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