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S179 DUM

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,782 mi
Last recorded157,782 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 DUM
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 151,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 147,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 144,760 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 144,760 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 144,754 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,641 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,349 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,198 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,165 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 111,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 94,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,571 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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S179 DUM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S179 DUM, 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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S179 DUM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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