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S481 SJN

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 SJN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,380 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 101,374 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 97,125 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,350 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 87,350 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 80,923 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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S481 SJN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S481 SJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S481 SJN registered?

S481 SJN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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