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C20 VPE

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 VPE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 45,874 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2024 45,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 43,467 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 43,466 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight grease around offside front outer c.v boot area

Pass 10 Feb 2022 42,363 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 42,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 41,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 39,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,236 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,236 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,306 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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C20 VPE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 C20 VPE, 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

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What year was C20 VPE registered?

C20 VPE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is C20 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 VPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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