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S59 MLY

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 62,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 62,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,198 miles

low reading rear foot brake and parking brake

Fail 7 Jun 2019 60,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

low reading rear foot brake and parking brake

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,753 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

low readings rear foot and parking brakes

water in n/s front light

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

low readings rear foot and parking brakes

water in n/s front light

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,409 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,101 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,034 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 49,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine misfire on idle

fog light & hazard light switches insecure

offside front & nearside rear tyres in poor condition at sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,774 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking & perishing

o/s/f tyre cracking & perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking & perishing

o/s/f tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,996 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,995 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,691 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,261 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 28,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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S59 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S59 MLY, 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 S59 MLY registered?

S59 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S59 MLY safe to buy?

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