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S189 HGP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 HGP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,852 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to the outer shoulder

offside rear tyre has a screw and a nail in it

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to the outer shoulder

Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to the outer shoulder

offside rear tyre has a screw and a nail in it

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to the outer shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,779 miles

rear tyres

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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S189 HGP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S189 HGP, 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 S189 HGP registered?

S189 HGP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S189 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 HGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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