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N165 XTF

1996 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,639 mi
Last recorded84,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 XTF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 May 2025 84,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear brake pipes front to rear load sensing valve excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner play in inner rack joint

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,796 miles

Airbag light on

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking

Front brake discs wearing and lipped & badly corroded on inner face edge

Front number plate faded

Front suspension and antiroll bar rubbers cracking

Handbrake travel long and free play on lever

Oil leak

Rear brake pads seem to be wearing low

Rear footbrake readings low

Slight damage to outer sill nearside

Steering wheel shows signs of wear

Wipers/washers poor blades smear slightly

offside front headlamp on lower limit

offside front tyre seems low on pressure

Fail 20 May 2011 64,796 miles

Airbag light on

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking

Front brake discs wearing and lipped & badly corroded on inner face edge

Front number plate faded

Front suspension and antiroll bar rubbers cracking

Handbrake travel long and free play on lever

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads seem to be wearing low

Rear footbrake readings low

Slight damage to outer sill nearside

Steering wheel shows signs of wear

Wipers/washers poor blades smear slightly

offside front headlamp on lower limit

offside front tyre seems low on pressure

Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,518 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on

Engine belt/tensioner noise at idle

Exhaust system going rusty

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs badly corroded and wearing low esp' inner edge

Front bumper cover loose

Front number plate discolouring

Handbrake travel long/free play at lever cable boots split

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension spring rubbers cracking

Steering wheel cover wearing/peeling

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,518 miles

Exhaust system going rusty

Airbag warning lamp is on

Engine belt/tensioner noise at idle

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

Front brake discs badly corroded and wearing low esp' inner edge

Front bumper cover loose

Front number plate discolouring

Handbrake travel long/free play at lever cable boots split

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension spring rubbers cracking

Steering wheel cover wearing/peeling

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,684 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,378 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavy stepping(o/s/r near legal limit)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,765 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,045 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 when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,031 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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N165 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 N165 XTF, 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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N165 XTF is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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