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A5 TPY

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TPY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 94,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 94,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,608 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 93,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

o/s n/s sills damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2022 92,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

o/s n/s sills damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,826 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,481 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch and macpherson strut corroded

Rear coil springs and suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch and macpherson strut corroded

Rear coil springs and suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,461 miles

slight damage to both outer sills

Fail 20 Aug 2018 91,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/16 89w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,185 miles

All tyres slight perishing

Both rear outer sills corroding

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side caliper link pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output steamed up (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,464 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak oil leak around engine

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front coil springs coroded

rear coil springs coroded

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers started to deteriorate

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,453 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers started to deteriorate

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,079 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 88,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,632 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 87,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel cap seal split but still maintains an air tight seal

Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,702 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel cap seal split but still maintains an air tight seal

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,706 miles

front o/s sill damaged

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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A5 TPY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 TPY, 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 A5 TPY registered?

A5 TPY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A5 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TPY shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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