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S122 MLM

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 MLM
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,102 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,851 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 80,851 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,710 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,707 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,410 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 68,322 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,459 miles

Full underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing a thorough inspection

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low but requirements met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,283 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Inner rack joints have slight play

Oil leak

Underbody slightly corroded where visible

Underbody undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,113 miles

Both front inner rack joints have slight play

Engine has a slight oil leak

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Underbody undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,920 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,378 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,206 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,206 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f steering inner track rod balljoint has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,090 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 25 Mar 2010 52,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,501 miles

corrosion build up on front brake discs,suggest vehicle has been stood for sometime !!!

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,488 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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S122 MLM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S122 MLM, 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 S122 MLM registered?

S122 MLM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S122 MLM safe to buy?

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