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S388 CHT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 132,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 132,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 132,260 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 132,255 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 131,450 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights faded

damage to offside front

offside and nearside outter sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,663 miles

both number plates in poor condition

front bumper and wing damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,158 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front indicator faded

offside rear tyre on legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment

oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

rear number plate poor

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2012 117,866 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment

front number plate damaged, rear number plate poor

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen chipped

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 28 Apr 2012 117,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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 1 Apr 2011 114,628 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard suspension fitted

number plates fitted over show plates

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,222 miles

discs and pads worn

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

hand brake cable gaiters split

nearside rear suspension bump stop adrift

rear exhaust box corroded on welded joints

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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S388 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S388 CHT, 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 S388 CHT registered?

S388 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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