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S449 APD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 APD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,726 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 102,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,800 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,569 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 98,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,817 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2009 81,521 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 81,521 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 58,302 miles

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

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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S449 APD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S449 APD, 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

How do I check the history of S449 APD?

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What year was S449 APD registered?

S449 APD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S449 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 APD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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