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S502 FAN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 FAN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,272 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 73,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,606 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 72,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,444 miles

Offside rack boot slightly oil damo.both rear coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,255 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,930 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,922 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,205 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,033 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,591 miles

all handbrake cable boots split

o/s/r suspension bump stop brocken

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,607 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,068 miles

slight play in offside lower ball joint

temporay repair to exhaust

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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S502 FAN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S502 FAN, 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 S502 FAN registered?

S502 FAN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S502 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 FAN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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