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S46 DHW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,711 mi
Last recorded100,711 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 100,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,122 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,731 miles

advise rear brake check,handbrake performance weak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise rear brake check,handbrake performance weak

Pass 6 May 2008 90,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 90,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 81,888 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 76,663 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracking and worn unevenly

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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S46 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S46 DHW, 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

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What year was S46 DHW registered?

S46 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S46 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S46 DHW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S46 DHW have outstanding finance?

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