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N160 SAV

1996 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 SAV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery loose

front brake discs badly corroded

front link bar bushes worn and deteriorated

gearbox mount deteriorated

handbrake high

n/s floor and inner sill corroded

n/s/f brake warning wire damaged

n/s/f outter sill corroded

n/s/f tyre down to legal limit and tread damaged

o/s floor and inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

play in both seat backs

play in both steering arms

play in steering colum

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,280 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery loose

front brake discs badly corroded

front link bar bushes worn and deteriorated

gearbox mount deteriorated

handbrake high

n/s floor and inner sill corroded

n/s/f brake warning wire damaged

n/s/f outter sill corroded

n/s/f tyre down to legal limit and tread damaged

o/s floor and inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

play in both seat backs

play in both steering arms

play in steering colum

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,884 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,235 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 71,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake fluid very low

Pass 21 May 2009 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate damaged

offside steering arm has slight amount of play

Fail 6 May 2009 67,021 miles

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

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perished

front number plate is damaged

offside steering arm has slight amount of play

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,939 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 58,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise front number plate cracked but ok

advise light sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

advise repaired stone chip on screen

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,838 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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N160 SAV is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N160 SAV, 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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N160 SAV is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 January 1996.

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