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S428 HKN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 HKN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 81,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,026 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,966 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 78,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,499 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,637 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 74,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,541 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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S428 HKN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S428 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

S428 HKN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S428 HKN safe to buy?

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