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S550 JLY

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,282 mi
Last recorded60,282 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 JLY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,567 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 57,350 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 54,451 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 42,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,682 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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S550 JLY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S550 JLY, 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 S550 JLY registered?

S550 JLY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S550 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 JLY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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