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S20 TRB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 TRB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,448 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust

General corrosion to underbody in places

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Axle bushes perished

Tyre perished/misshaped

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,263 miles

both rear tyre's slight feathering

n/s/r exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated system still secure

o/s/f tyre perishing

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,263 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyre's slight feathering

n/s/r exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated system still secure

o/s/f tyre perishing

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,331 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,695 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front anti-roll bar saddle bushes perishing

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

rear discs corroding

under tray loose

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,588 miles

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

o/s wiper smears slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,588 miles

o/s wiper smears slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,188 miles

All brake flexi hose perishing

All suspension shows general age & wear

Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,565 miles

chorme tailpipe loose/rattling

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,902 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,342 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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S20 TRB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S20 TRB, 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

How do I check the history of S20 TRB?

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What year was S20 TRB registered?

S20 TRB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S20 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 TRB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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