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P425 REX

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 REX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 61,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,112 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,153 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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P425 REX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P425 REX, 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.

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What year was P425 REX registered?

P425 REX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P425 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 REX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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