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S199 VEL

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,700 miles

Decelerometer brake test carryed out as vehicle to low to carry out a RBT test

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,948 miles

Decelerometer test done due to vehicle to low to go in rollers

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,151 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2009 91,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s fromt tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2009 91,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to both front chassis

parking brake lever near end of its working travel and has slight movement side to side

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight corrosion to offside floor

Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,524 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

N/S/R suspension bump stop insecure

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2007 84,524 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs wearing low

N/S/F ABS wire bracket insecure

N/S/R suspension bump stop insecure

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,741 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)

n/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

o/s and n/s floor rails damaged slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2005 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S199 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S199 VEL, 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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S199 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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