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S23 SAY

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SAY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 116,030 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,615 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,673 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,591 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,851 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 112,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,356 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,202 miles

Rear both bump stops fallen out of position

Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,196 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear both bump stops fallen out of position

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,090 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,591 miles

rear foot/hand brake performance slightly low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 86,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 84,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,825 miles

n/side front tyre on 2 mm tread depth.

o/side rear brake disc inner working surface corroded.

rear exhaust silencer has corroded tail pipe.

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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S23 SAY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S23 SAY, 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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S23 SAY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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