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S441 DJK

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,412 mi
Last recorded52,412 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 DJK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 52,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Very slight lip on disc. ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( very slight lip on disc. ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,292 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 19 Aug 2020 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,633 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise Exhaust system tail pipe missimg

Advise overall service brake efficiency at 57% & parking brake overall efficiency at 18% it would appear the braking system either requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see the full extent of the oil leak due to under trays being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

strong smell of fuel at the offside rear quarter & under the vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,614 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light illuminating on dash board when brake pedal is depressed (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise Exhaust system tail pipe missimg

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the minimum limit now. ) ( Borderline pass Replacement recommended ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see the full extent of the oil leak due to under trays being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

strong smell of fuel at the offside rear quarter & under the vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of the disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad sensor wiring broken on the loom side (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of the disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,307 miles

Central Front Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,430 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe broken

Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,384 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,465 miles

Air leak from vacuum pipe on engine

Both rear coil springs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box tail pipe missing

Slight play N/S/F Track rod end

Fail 14 Aug 2014 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Air leak from vacuum pipe on engine

Both rear coil springs corroded

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall has split but not deep enough to reach cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box tail pipe missing

Slight play N/S/F Track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,215 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,976 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 3 Aug 2011 36,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,366 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,675 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 26,564 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,333 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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S441 DJK 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 S441 DJK, 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 S441 DJK registered?

S441 DJK is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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