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S159 LDD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 LDD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 122,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 122,042 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,325 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions test failed on 2 attempts only just passed on third attempt,lambda readings erratic

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 111,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tread area deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 96,700 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 96,700 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 90,868 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,630 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 78,630 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 78,502 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear hand brake cable fouling on wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2005 72,561 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 72,561 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S159 LDD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S159 LDD, 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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S159 LDD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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