MOT Status
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132,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Headlight lenses deteriorating
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear discs slightly corroded
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
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
both number plates in poor condition
front bumper and wing damaged
oil leak
sill covers fitted
windscreen chipped
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
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
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)
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
discs and pads worn
exhaust corroded
oil leaks
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?
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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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S388 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 September 1998.
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