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J8 WYN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WYN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,607 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,014 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inside edge of n/s/rear disc corroded

n/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,391 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,226 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,377 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 56,373 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,241 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 50,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,744 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 47,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J8 WYN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J8 WYN, 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 J8 WYN registered?

J8 WYN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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