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V138 JTF

2000 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,371 mi
Last recorded124,371 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 JTF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 124,371 miles

under body/suspension components general corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 124,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under body/suspension components general corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2024 124,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,159 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,452 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 109,812 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Air bag light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,266 miles

number plate lamps replaced with non standard led lamps

Fail 5 Jun 2010 97,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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)

nearside number plate lamp replaced by led after market type and not in original location

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,521 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 78,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 75,647 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,119 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2005 65,054 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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V138 JTF is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 V138 JTF, 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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What year was V138 JTF registered?

V138 JTF is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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