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S522 VBU

1999 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,758 mi
Last recorded126,758 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 VBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 126,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 115,132 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 114,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2005 104,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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S522 VBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 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 S522 VBU, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S522 VBU registered?

S522 VBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S522 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 VBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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