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S397 SBD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 SBD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,869 miles

play in offside inner steering rack

rear exhaust join blowing

rear tyres distorting on inner edges

offside front tyre distorted

front & rear brake pads & discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,869 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front & rear brake pads & discs corroded

offside front tyre distorted

play in offside inner steering rack

rear exhaust join blowing

rear tyres distorting on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2012 73,522 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front discs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front discs badly corroded

nearside front tyre almost bald on both edges

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,485 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,400 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 53,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 50,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S397 SBD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S397 SBD, 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 S397 SBD registered?

S397 SBD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S397 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 SBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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