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S519 BGP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 BGP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 164,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 164,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

accelerator pedal missing & modified

Pass 24 Aug 2012 155,372 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2012 155,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear of front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 154,008 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine overheated at end of test

Fail 4 Apr 2011 154,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine overheated at end of test

Pass 8 Dec 2009 152,858 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 152,856 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2008 151,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 151,568 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 135,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 135,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 119,581 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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S519 BGP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S519 BGP, 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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S519 BGP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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