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S239 APJ

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 APJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 86,452 miles

Rear rear footbrake effort low

slight corrosion of the o/s/r inner sill panel within 30cm of the lower suspension mounting

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,192 miles

rear brake effort low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,232 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

rear bump stops,o/s missing n/s adrift inside road spring

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,134 miles

Both front brake pad wear warning wires are broken.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The nearside rear bump stop has broken off and is inside the spring coil.

The offside rear suspension bump stop is missing.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,897 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose perishing splitting

o/s/r bump stop [inside roadspring],n/s insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,012 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,270 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP WIRE ON THE O/S/F BROKEN

Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 56,047 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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S239 APJ is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S239 APJ, 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 S239 APJ registered?

S239 APJ is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S239 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S239 APJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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