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S54 BWH

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,236 mi
Last recorded60,236 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 BWH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 60,236 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion within 30cm of subframe mounting (inner wing lower) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 58,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 56,585 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,745 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing , chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing , chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,123 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,863 miles

N/S/F tyre has cracks to sidewall but does not expose any cords

O/S/R tyre has cracks to sidewall but does not expose any cords

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

N/S/R tyre has cracks to sidewall. inner edge unsafe

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,421 miles

several cracks on nearside rear tyre. no cords exposed

Fail 11 Nov 2013 404,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

several cracks on nearside rear tyre. no cords exposed

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,363 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked but not deep enough to expose any cords

Fail 14 Nov 2012 34,363 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked but not deep enough to expose any cords

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,801 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,873 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,594 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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S54 BWH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S54 BWH, 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 S54 BWH registered?

S54 BWH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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