Hello Everyone,

I'm a new Fiat Coupe owner. Just bought a 20v VIS a couple of days ago in the hopes of restoring it. The engine appears to be in good condition although the car came with next to zero history. I am wondering if anybody knows the car and/or anything about its history...

Thanks in advance

Is that registration correct as W64 NLD is a local Coupé to me?

My old , much missed Coupe, which now belongs to Rob in Worcs, is W 62 NLD. That's also a Vis finished in Energy green.
I did see W 64 NLD for sale on Auto trader I think it was, a few months ago

It looked good and was being advertised for less than £400.

Hope you enjoy your new car, Mazzitelli. A new thermostat, a good service and a long motorway journey does wonders for the performance!

You've probably found this already.. but just in case you haven't................

Test date 21 October 2015 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 151,723 miles
nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Test date 19 May 2015 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 151,153 miles
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Test date 10 April 2014 Expiry date 9 April 2015 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 132,444 miles Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear corner of body corroeded

Test date 10 April 2014 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 132,442 miles
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust rubber worn
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear corner of body corroeded

Test date 2 May 2013 Expiry date 25 May 2014 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 116,562 miles Advisory notice item(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
tail pipe missing and rear box corroded and holed
exhaust corroded and has slight leak on joint

Test date 4 May 2012 Expiry date 25 May 2013 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 110,608 miles Advisory notice item(s)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear coil springs corroded
rear shocks slightly reduced damping effect
front discs slightly worn
rear exhaust box corroded and leaking gases

Test date 23 May 2011 Expiry date 25 May 2012 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 105,720 miles Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear springs corroded
oil leak

Test date 25 May 2010 Expiry date 25 May 2011 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 100,848 miles Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak

Test date 22 May 2009 Expiry date 25 May 2010 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 94,353 miles Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Test date 23 May 2008 Expiry date 25 May 2009 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 87,201 miles MOT test number 9706 4464 8198 Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Test date 20 May 2008 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 87,115 miles
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hey mazzitelli!

Welcome aboard!

You've bought the right one there- the VIS is THE one to go for!

Any pictures you can share with us??

I bet jonh's fingers are hurting after that post.

Aaaaaaah.................. the wonders of cut'n'paste !!!!!

Sorry for the late reply... it is indeed correct, she is in need of some attention. But I was in search of such an example...

I bought this one from Lowestoft, I think it has been through the wars somehwhat and came with not much of anything other than half of a v5... but, not to worry. I love a challenge. I'm excited actually.

Did you have all 3 keys when you sold it on? I only have a blue one now...

Thermostat was actually my first port of call. I'm going to order one in the morning and fit it asap. Im going to do the cambelt too for my own peace of mind.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Thanks for this information. I had actually come across it and intend to go through it all with a fine tooth comb and see what's actually been done and what hasn't...

It's going to be a long journey with this car. But i'm no stranger to spanners and hard work.

I'm going to take some pictures tomorrow if i get time and will share them soon for all to see...

I also plan to share step by step pictures of all work i carry out.

Thanks for all your replies...

To be honest, this is the first forum i've ever been a part of so i'm unsure of certain etiquette... I've replied to you all via your respective reply buttons, is this correct? Or am I supposed to reply here...

Sorry if i've messed up the thread in any way.

If you click quick quote on the bottom bar to the right it'll bring up that persons post in your reply box so you can answer them directly.

Sound like you have a real project on your hands with this one. Can you confirm the registration you've listed in the header is correct as W64 NLD is a local car to me in Energy green, unless Rob the owner has sold it of course.

Don't worry, Joe. Robs is W62NLD not W64NLD. It is going to be for sale again though as he's moving house and doesn't have the space for it

(I did have to check my old photo's to confirm the reg mind)

Thanks Huw, I was starting to get worried there might be two with the same reg.

It is indeed the correct reg. This car is Scots Green. There is a sunroof which works (I'm told this is rare) I have been trying to track down previous owners without being too much of a stalker in order get any old paperwork and of course to try and locate the other two keys..

Fixed that for you, Joe...

Could you put him in touch with me? I might have a buyer.

Hi Pete.

I've PM'd you as well, but I've heard back from Rob and he is hoping he doesn't have to sell now.
In fact, he's buying some goodies for it at the weekend. I wont steal his thunder but it'll make the car look even better.

Sorry to have got your hopes up.

Good luck with your search.

where are the pics!?

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Sorry, work has been hectic. Im about to head over to the car now to check a few things out. I'll take some while i am there...

Is there any magical secret way that you can find out the history of a particular engine if it came from a different car? maybe match an engine number with a car that was broken for parts and then search the mot history or cars service history or something?

As far as I'm aware the only place you'll find the Chassis and Engine no's recorded against each other is on the V5, but this is no guarantee as you can submit a form to the DVLA to update the engine no. My suggestion would be to possibly phone the OE manufacturer and see if they have any permanent system records that cross the Engine and Chassis number from first registration.

If you know the chassis number then you can use ePer to give you the original engine number

What I meant was...
If I look at the engine number in my car (I'm pretty certain it's not the original engine) Would there be a way to match this with the vin of a car that perhaps was broken some time ago and from there potentially find out some service history etc?

I know, I'm probably being anal, but I have this itch..

Yes I thought that's what you meant, but ePer will only show original engine numbers, unless you can reverse-engineer the database behind ePer you'd have to go though chassis numbers one at a time until you found the engine number you have now, but that will only give you the chassis number the engine was first installed into, not the registration number. But good luck in your quest...

I read somewhere that engine had to be out to see number the engine ?