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S350 VGB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,527 mi
Last recorded119,527 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 VGB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 119,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front steering rack track rod arm has slight play

offside front steering rack track rod arm has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,462 miles

bonnet released with wire

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,160 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

central section exhaust rubber mount deteriorated but exhaust is still fully supported

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,410 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 89,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,410 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 67,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 59,278 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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S350 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S350 VGB, 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 S350 VGB registered?

S350 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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