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H15 BNT

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,589 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 108,589 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,058 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 108,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,056 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,852 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2010 105,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,896 miles

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE/WATER LEAK O/S OF ENGINE (WATER PUMP?)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 96,850 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE /RADIATOR LEAKING BADLY ALSO POSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 82,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 82,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H15 BNT is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H15 BNT, 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.

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What year was H15 BNT registered?

H15 BNT is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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