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S531 EGJ

1998 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 EGJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,683 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 95,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,527 miles

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

n/s/f tyre gouged on outer wall

Fail 23 Jul 2015 91,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre gouged on outer wall

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,428 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension units

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

O/S/R Suspension bump stop broken

Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,390 miles

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

General corrosion to rear suspension units

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,103 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop broken

underbody/suspension slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop broken

underbody/suspension slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,088 miles

nearside/offside front creaking heard from around calipers

offside rear bump stop starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,926 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

treackin out

Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

treackin out

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 74,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,557 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 72,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,698 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 65,696 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,339 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 59,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 56,121 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 56,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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S531 EGJ is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S531 EGJ, 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

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What year was S531 EGJ registered?

S531 EGJ is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S531 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 EGJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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