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S405 DHW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 146,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to braking component leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cill @ jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Inner Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Brake compensator (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded @ LIMIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ LIMIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush @ LIMIT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded @ LIMIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ LIMIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush @ LIMIT (5.3.2 (c))

Oil over filled

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened @ LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam/Axle @ LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 145,010 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 142,788 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 139,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 135,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 133,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 133,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 130,411 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 130,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,599 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 114,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 105,789 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,622 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Fail 26 Oct 2007 104,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Pass 7 Nov 2006 98,296 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 98,293 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop broken

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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S405 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S405 DHW, 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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S405 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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