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S614 HBW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,313 mi
Last recorded132,313 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 HBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,218 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin REAR TAIL PIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 118,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,228 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement PARKING (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement PARKING (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,429 miles

COROSION ON BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS HAVE PLAY

COROSION ON BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,853 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,634 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 74,629 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,391 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 70,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,146 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 67,144 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front no plate slightly cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,710 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S614 HBW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S614 HBW, 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 S614 HBW registered?

S614 HBW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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