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P99 LUS

2000 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,274 mi
Last recorded134,274 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 LUS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 134,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear back plates corroded and becoming insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2025 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Securing nut not fully tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Both rear back plates corroded and becoming insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,914 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 133,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 133,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,722 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 130,612 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap broken tank still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,922 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap broken tank still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Offside headlamp condensation

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap broken tank still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Offside headlamp condensation

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 128,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 122,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

low effort from nearside parking brake

offside rear outer wheel arch lip corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 19 May 2018 121,371 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% - low effort from the nearside

Pass 13 May 2017 119,749 miles

both front brake hoses perished (close to excessive)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 119,624 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

offside rear inner wheel arch lip/chassis corroded

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 29 May 2015 116,400 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap sealing washer perished and cracked - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and cracked on outer shoulders

Fail 22 May 2015 116,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap sealing washer perished and cracked - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and cracked on outer shoulders

Pass 23 May 2014 108,446 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 108,446 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 100,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No wash fitted on H.D. dip beam as annex A directive 2010/48/eu.

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

Pass 19 May 2012 92,537 miles

H.I.D.Headlamps have no cleaning device fitted..

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2012 92,522 miles

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

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

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

H.I.D.Headlamps have no cleaning device fitted..

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 78,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front sidelights slight tint

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 64,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,198 miles

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

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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P99 LUS is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 81,365 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 P99 LUS, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P99 LUS is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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