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S118 DHW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,174 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,666 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 93,644 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe leaking as marked. (3.6.A.1)

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,172 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 88,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,805 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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S118 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S118 DHW, 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 S118 DHW registered?

S118 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S118 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 DHW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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