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S53 VBU

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 VBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,753 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 84,250 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,280 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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S53 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S53 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 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 S53 VBU registered?

S53 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S53 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 VBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S53 VBU have outstanding finance?

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