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GBZ 240

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 240
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 84,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 84,259 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,220 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,945 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 81,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,600 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 81,600 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 80,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake Discs Are Corroded on Inside Surfaces

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,915 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,703 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,062 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 62,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 61,234 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,925 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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GBZ 240 is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 90,924 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 GBZ 240, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBZ 240 registered?

GBZ 240 is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is GBZ 240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 240 shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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