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S101 VGA

1998 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 VGA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 99,214 miles

corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake minimum effort only just met

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,223 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,321 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 95,310 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,345 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,301 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 58,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,890 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 12 Apr 2007 42,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S101 VGA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S101 VGA, 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

How do I check the history of S101 VGA?

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What year was S101 VGA registered?

S101 VGA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S101 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 VGA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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