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L400 UPE

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,795 mi
Last recorded109,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 UPE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 108,913 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 108,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 108,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,200 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 108,200 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,539 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 107,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,273 miles

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

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

front registration plate fitted using temporary fittings

Fail 7 Nov 2015 105,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

number plate fitted using temporary fittings

Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,918 miles

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

all four tyres wearing close too legal limit

front brake discs wearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres wearing close too legal limit

front brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,384 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,863 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 73,852 miles

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

Advise slight play n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,533 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 65,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 56,111 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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L400 UPE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L400 UPE, 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 L400 UPE registered?

L400 UPE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is L400 UPE safe to buy?

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