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N133 HLD

1996 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 HLD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 126,718 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 126,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

free play in brake lever

play in rack off side

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,291 miles

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

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

offside front damaged/air bag on

Fail 30 Mar 2007 115,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

air bag on

car has offside front damage

Pass 29 Mar 2006 108,898 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 108,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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N133 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N133 HLD, 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 N133 HLD registered?

N133 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N133 HLD safe to buy?

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