MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?
Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S298 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S298 EMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S298 EMW registered?
S298 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 5 August 1998.
Is S298 EMW safe to buy?
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