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S363 CTC

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,811 mi
Last recorded141,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 CTC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,231 miles

wheel arch liners fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floors rusty

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 134,323 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front floors rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2012 134,317 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front floors rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2011 129,199 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 129,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 124,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 124,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 119,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 119,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 112,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,906 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 101,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,572 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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S363 CTC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S363 CTC, 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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S363 CTC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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