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S504 JRB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,520 mi
Last recorded138,520 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 JRB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 138,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre appears to have been driven on flat

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose between centre and rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded at front but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose between centre and rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe/suspension components surface corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both o/s and n/s outer sills surface corroded at rear

Pass 4 Sep 2020 137,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe to load valve surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 136,872 miles

Nearside Front outer sill panel excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

frontmost central silencer metal clamp broken

fuel cap seal deteriorating

play in o/s of steering rack rod

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorating

rearmost central silencer rubber mounting broken

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill panel excessively corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

frontmost central silencer metal clamp broken

fuel cap seal deteriorating

play in o/s of steering rack rod

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorating

rearmost central silencer rubber mounting broken

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 133,764 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,380 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 130,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 126,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 116,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,888 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,326 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 16 Jan 2012 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 22 Jan 2011 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 97,076 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,360 miles

Front discs in poor condition rear discs in poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Scratch on offside rear quater pannel

Fail 16 Aug 2008 91,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs in poor condition rear discs in poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Scratch on offside rear quater pannel

Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 73,451 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 73,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Nearside front brake flexy hose split and perished

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S504 JRB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S504 JRB, 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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S504 JRB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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