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S53 SBD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 SBD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2013 99,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

hand brake needs ajusting

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2012 94,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 94,520 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake needs ajusting

Pass 18 May 2011 90,374 miles

Oil leak

battery not secure

both rear bumb stops broken off

condition front brake discs on inside

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2011 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery not secure

both rear bumb stops broken off

condition front brake discs on inside

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,161 miles

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs rusted

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

reat tyres feathered

under body covers

Fail 16 Apr 2010 85,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs rusted

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

reat tyres feathered

under body covers

Pass 12 Mar 2009 79,999 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 72,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs & pads worn

rear discs & pads worn

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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S53 SBD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S53 SBD, 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 S53 SBD registered?

S53 SBD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S53 SBD safe to buy?

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