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S421 VBU

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,632 mi
Last recorded67,632 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 VBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,632 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,436 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,699 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2022 65,699 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,664 miles

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

n/s outer drive shaft boot slight damage weeping grease

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,358 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 65,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet struts weak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

bonnet struts defective

rear brake discs discoloured

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,249 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet struts defective

rear brake discs discoloured

Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,064 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 8 Feb 2012 60,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 14 Feb 2011 58,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,693 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm ball joint

slight play in steering wheel adjustment linkage

Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,693 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play in o/s steering arm ball joint

slight play in steering wheel adjustment linkage

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,472 miles

rear brake discs inner faces starting to corrioed

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,270 miles

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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S421 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S421 VBU, 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 S421 VBU registered?

S421 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S421 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 VBU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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