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W137 SBU

2000 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 SBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,207 miles

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

chip and small crack in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,297 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear handbrake cable touching exhaust system

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 64,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,776 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,773 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,602 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,342 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 44,784 miles

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 5 May 2009 44,752 miles

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

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 2 May 2008 40,352 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop inscure

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 2 May 2008 40,352 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

n/s/r bump stop inscure

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 38,671 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 36,493 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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W137 SBU is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W137 SBU, 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 W137 SBU registered?

W137 SBU is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W137 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W137 SBU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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