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S601 TVU

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,921 mi
Last recorded56,921 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 TVU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 421,083 miles

offside front brake pad senser wire broken

Fail 16 Nov 2007 42,108 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front brake pad senser wire broken

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,131 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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S601 TVU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S601 TVU, 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

How do I check the history of S601 TVU?

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What year was S601 TVU registered?

S601 TVU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S601 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 TVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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