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S525 FCB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 FCB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 83,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,152 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe near compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 83,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe near compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,812 miles

ENGINE NOISE NOTED

Pass 1 May 2014 73,175 miles

Vechicle took considerable time to meet emmisions standards

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,762 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2012 65,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 64,270 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,190 miles

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

Both Front Brake Disc Inner Faces Corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,166 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 54,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,693 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 47,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S525 FCB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S525 FCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S525 FCB?

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What year was S525 FCB registered?

S525 FCB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S525 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 FCB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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