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S484 DHT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,908 mi
Last recorded107,908 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

HAND BRAKE LOW EFFORT 17%

Fail 10 Oct 2024 107,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,812 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,142 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,356 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERTICAL LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged HOSE FURRELS CORODED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERTICAL LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT 19%

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,232 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint VERTICAL LIFT (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HAND BRAKE EFFORT 18%

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint VERTICAL LIFT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,176 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,396 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,095 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,878 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 90,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel high †Offside rear bump stop loose

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 79,834 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside rear bump stop not connected †Damage to offside door & rear wing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,577 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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S484 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Yellow 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 S484 DHT, 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 S484 DHT registered?

S484 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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