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W129 XUR

2000 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 XUR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 112,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,742 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 111,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,309 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,309 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 110,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,982 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 90,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W129 XUR is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W129 XUR, 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 W129 XUR registered?

W129 XUR is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W129 XUR safe to buy?

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