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S3 MPT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,227 mi
Last recorded60,227 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MPT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling exhaust system (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,012 miles

Front + Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Heavily undersealed

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front + Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Heavily undersealed

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 58,539 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,840 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,131 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT 19% MIN PASS RATE 16+% OK TIME OF TEST

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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S3 MPT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S3 MPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 MPT registered?

S3 MPT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S3 MPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 MPT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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