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J5 BCN

1999 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BCN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 138,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 138,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 137,860 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view azone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,629 miles

emission levels erratic

Pass 19 Mar 2011 136,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 134,361 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 131,128 miles

front tyres only just in limit

Fail 6 Feb 2008 131,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres only just in limit

Pass 7 Feb 2007 120,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J5 BCN is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J5 BCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 BCN registered?

J5 BCN is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is J5 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BCN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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