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P324 REV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 REV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 145,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 139,883 miles

Engine oil leak

Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Rear suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2010 139,869 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Parking brake lever travel

Rear suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2009 128,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 113,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,922 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 82,809 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,809 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 74,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P324 REV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 P324 REV, 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 29 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 P324 REV registered?

P324 REV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P324 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P324 REV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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