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Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T242 DPPMOT history

T242 DPP is a yellow petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,261 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 DPP was last recorded at 98,261 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,245 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,261 miles
  • 2025 – 98,245 miles
  • 2024 – 98,205 miles
  • 2023 – 98,048 miles
  • 2022 – 97,963 miles
  • 2021 – 97,801 miles
  • 2020 – 96,657 miles
  • 2019 – 96,235 miles
  • 2018 – 95,315 miles
  • 2017 – 90,762 miles
  • 2016 – 85,696 miles
  • 2015 – 81,504 miles
  • 2014 – 75,651 miles
  • 2013 – 68,485 miles
  • 2012 – 68,201 miles
  • 2011 – 67,875 miles
  • 2010 – 67,519 miles
  • 2009 – 66,861 miles
  • 2007 – 65,827 miles
  • 2006 – 64,341 miles
  • 2005 – 62,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,261 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage heavily corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rusty under carriage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rusty sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,261 miles (+16)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    134535682768
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage heavily corroded

  2. Pass98,245 miles (+40)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,245 miles
    Test number
    104369564411
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under carriage

  3. Pass98,205 miles (+157)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    764313098405
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage heavily corroded.

  4. Pass98,048 miles (+85)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    670758964185
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded.
    • AdvisoryRusty under carriage

  5. Pass97,963 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,963 miles
    Test number
    213959423985
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres wearing unevenly due to small amount of milage
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage in rusty condition.

  6. Pass97,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    337852368276
    • Advisory2 rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryMost under body parts parts in rusty condition

  7. Fail97,801 miles (+1,144)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    872931370833
    • DangerousMost under body parts in very rusty condition
    • DangerousVery rusty under body
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Advisory2 front tyres wearing very low on tread
    • AdvisoryVery rusty brakes

  8. Pass96,657 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,657 miles
    Test number
    744575303415
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in rusty condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRusty brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRusty sills
    • AdvisoryRusty suspension parts
    • AdvisoryVery rusty underbody

  9. Fail96,657 miles (+422)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,657 miles
    Test number
    563166957831
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in rusty condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRusty brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRusty sills
    • AdvisoryRusty suspension parts
    • AdvisoryVery rusty underbody

  10. Pass96,235 miles (+920)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    320586126513
    • Advisory2 front tyre are wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRusty sills
    • AdvisoryRusty under body
    • AdvisoryVery rusty brake lines

  11. Pass95,315 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    120845396994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,762 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    614631605866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    671051562627
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail85,696 miles (+4,192)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    635866239675
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,504 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    716373525067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,651 miles (+7,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    278609924078
    • NoteSlight corrossion on all brake pipes

  17. Pass68,485 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    709610933095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,201 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    137635522497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass67,875 miles (+356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    769088111054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,519 miles (+658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    474929620083
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

  21. Pass66,861 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    172892619407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,827 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    550243457384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,341 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    443274056333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    970416055328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 DPP

Does T242 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 DPP is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 DPP?
The MOT on T242 DPP is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 DPP done?
T242 DPP was recorded at 98,261 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has T242 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 DPP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T242 DPP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T242 DPP find?
T242 DPP passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective misted x2; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wing corroded, and 1 more.

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