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S210 UEL

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 UEL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 160,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing - outer sill- non component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 159,859 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 157,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 154,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,227 miles

handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 149,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 148,041 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 145,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 145,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 132,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 119,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,697 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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S210 UEL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S210 UEL, 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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What year was S210 UEL registered?

S210 UEL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S210 UEL safe to buy?

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