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A20 FCT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FCT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,651 miles

vehicle slightly smokey wen wormed up but passes emitions test

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,040 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 66,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 60,785 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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A20 FCT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 FCT, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 FCT?

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What year was A20 FCT registered?

A20 FCT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is A20 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FCT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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