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S115 VBC

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,700 mi
Last recorded88,700 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 86,577 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 85,293 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 85,291 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Severe discolouration within 5mm of characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2023 83,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 81,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,483 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,094 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 8 Aug 2012 65,619 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 15 Aug 2011 63,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,023 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,596 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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S115 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 S115 VBC, 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 S115 VBC registered?

S115 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S115 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S115 VBC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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