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S428 FNM

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,752 mi
Last recorded100,752 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 FNM
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,719 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,122 miles

play in n/s/r radius arm pin/bush

rear foot/handbrake performance low

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,627 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,721 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,292 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,229 miles

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

advise nearside front brake disc pitted but not seriously weakened

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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S428 FNM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S428 FNM, 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 S428 FNM registered?

S428 FNM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S428 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 FNM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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