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A20 VTH

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,674 mi
Last recorded91,674 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 91,674 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 91,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

undertray loose,engine noisy & oil low.

Pass 12 May 2011 86,369 miles

front no plate damaged, slight play in stering, rear brake discs rusty inner side.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

front washers weak

play in steering arm(s)

slight play steering column

Fail 20 Apr 2010 82,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

front washers weak

slight play in steering arm(s)

slight play steering column

Pass 15 May 2009 79,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,663 miles

front brake discs worn front pads sensors broken

Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,082 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 VTH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTH, 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.

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What year was A20 VTH registered?

A20 VTH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A20 VTH safe to buy?

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