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S509 DHT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear disc corroded

gear box oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 123,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear disc corroded

gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlight outer lens deteriorating

corrosion starting in nearside front floorpan

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlight outer lenes deteriorating starting to reduce light output and disrupt pattern

corrosion starting in offside front floor

Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlight outer lenes deteriorating starting to reduce light output and disrupt pattern

corrosion starting in offside front floor

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen washers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 108,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,363 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,449 miles

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

carried out mot in wet conditions

front screen stonechipped

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,843 miles

O/S/F slight brake bind

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,747 miles

both front tyres worn on limit

front washers poor

offside rear tyre perishing and damage to sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,037 miles

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,598 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,598 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,662 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 81,662 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S509 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S509 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 S509 DHT registered?

S509 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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