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196k miles and another MOT passed! #1561929
29/01/2016 18:43
29/01/2016 18:43
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Delighted to get another MOT pass on my Coupe today, it needed a small brake pipe and a strap to hold the fuel tank in place so pretty good going and a reasonable bill! Glad to be able to keep it on the road and hillclimb track for another year, not bad for a Fiat with 196300 miles on the clock.


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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1561931
29/01/2016 18:48
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Great news! Will you crack 200k this year?

Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1561941
29/01/2016 19:21
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My one passed few weeks ago without any advisories with 187790 on the clock.

I'm a very happy bunny!

Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: Jim_Clennell] #1561945
29/01/2016 19:51
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Originally Posted by Jim_Clennell
Great news! Will you crack 200k this year?


Possibly Jim, but I'll need to change my insurance limit if I do. My aim is to pass the 200k mark whilst on a timed run at Harewood Hill if I possibly can!


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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: Serg1] #1561947
29/01/2016 19:52
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Originally Posted by Serg1
My one passed few weeks ago without any advisories with 187790 on the clock.

I'm a very happy bunny!


That is great, with recent weather I hadn't had chance to get a proper look at mine recently as I'm sure I could have spotted the two points and fixed it first, but not an issue really.


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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1561963
29/01/2016 20:50
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Great news andy smile


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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562005
30/01/2016 08:15
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Good job!

Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562008
30/01/2016 08:31
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I think we need a league table for high and low mileages (updated yearly) laugh thumb

Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562037
30/01/2016 10:47
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That numbers are incredibile!
In Italy no one aver seen 200.000 km on the clock (140k Miles)

Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562048
30/01/2016 11:20
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Aye, it's a good feeling when the old girl passes Andy..... smile

Long live the Coop.... driving


I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562064
30/01/2016 13:48
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mines a VIS done 170000 now, does not burn oil 2.6 bar oil pressure when very hot.

I bought it in August with 163000 on the clock. I think the owner sold to me because it was overheating...(sneaky).. but this was just the expansion bottle cap faulty.

The service history says its had 14 oil changes in its lifetime.




Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562071
30/01/2016 14:26
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Gimmo - get out and enjoy your roads in the Coupe more! They seem to be good for the mileage - or should that be kilometrage?

Jimboy - was a great feeling, the garage called me and I was worried what they would say was wrong, just two items was a great relief. I'm hoping it will have a very long life, no intention of ever getting rid of it but know it will need full rejuvenation one day.

Makka - that is better oil pressure than I have but I'm using fairly thin oil, but very good stuff. Mine had patchy service history when I bought it with 34k miles on the clock and has very little since as I do most of the servicing myself. Oil has been changed every 6k at most and it has had 4 cambelts during my ownership.



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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562085
30/01/2016 17:53
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I take my Coop to a wee garage in the sticks, I used to work with the owner in the oil industry back in the day. All the young mechanics gather round & listen to the old mechanic telling them facts & figures relating to the "baby Ferrari" (his words) & how it could knock spots off of any of their cars.

Because I don't do many miles yearly, I'm looked on favourably. Anything pointed out gets done. I always have a big grin on my face driving back home with the yearly ticket lying on the passenger seat...... driving


I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562099
30/01/2016 19:29
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Congratulations - let us know when you hit 200k!


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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562204
31/01/2016 21:07
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Andy these coupes are rock solid. mines 17000 miles.

the car lived in oxford for around 60,000 miles and had been sold and serviced by a specialists in Oxford. Solo Italia.

when I bought it I checked the service book and used the recommended viscosity Oil.
I changed the gearbox oil flushed the cooling system put in distilled water. (saves head gaskets)



Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562279
01/02/2016 14:31
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So impressive to see big figure milage on these cars.


Coupe now sold!
Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562285
01/02/2016 15:12
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My 1996 N/A Scottie has done 140,000 miles but is on SORN at the moment, there is nothing wrong with it, just needs an MOT. My VIS is still a baby on 90,000. Rick at Solo Italia told me they can go on for mega miles.


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Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562307
01/02/2016 17:25
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I'm on 210,000...

Re: 196k miles and another MOT passed! [Re: andyps] #1562313
01/02/2016 17:48
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That's it, I'm making a mileage thread...


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