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S542 DHT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,820 mi
Last recorded81,820 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 81,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,517 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,048 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 81,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,696 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 70,345 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 70,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 64,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,505 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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S542 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S542 DHT, 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 S542 DHT registered?

S542 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S542 DHT safe to buy?

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