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S449 UEG

1998 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 UEG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,832 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front lower wing edge corroded away

Fail 19 Feb 2010 101,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front lower wing edge corroded away

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,140 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 79,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,712 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 70,704 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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)

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

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 UEG is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEG, 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 S449 UEG registered?

S449 UEG is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S449 UEG safe to buy?

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