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N141 MHR

1996 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 MHR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,993 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 99,987 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,415 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Air bag warning lamp on

Both rear brake disc's corroded

Drivers door hinge worn but locking securely in closed position

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,372 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,330 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2009 78,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 78,223 miles

Bonnet gas strut not working. Radiator in poor condition. Battery positive terminal not protected. Handbrake only just meets efficiency. Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet support strut not operating. Mould on rear seats. Radiator in poor condition. Battery positive terminal not protected. Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (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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N141 MHR is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N141 MHR, 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 N141 MHR registered?

N141 MHR is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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