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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear inner arch corroded and bottom
Position lamp insecure both fronts loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trialing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of front subframe back mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of both rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear inner arch corroded and bottom
Position lamp insecure both fronts loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion inner wings within 30cm of mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trialing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wire insecure (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Position lamp insecure both fronts (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn uneven inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor wire insecure (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Position lamp insecure both fronts (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn uneven inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside dipped beam , low intensity
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear flexible brake hose, slightly twisted
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside dipped beam , low intensity
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear flexible brake hose, slightly twisted
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension components have mild corrosion
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring, broken (1.1.17 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connected to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension components have mild corrosion
Exhaust mounting defective middle-pipe support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front number plate spacing not correct
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle-pipe support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front number plate spacing not correct
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose . (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear underbody (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front cross member slightly corroded
various rear suspension components corroded not considered excessive
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear underbody (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front cross member slightly corroded
various rear suspension components corroded not considered excessive
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front tyres wearing on inner edges
various rear suspension components slightly corroded
wiperblades slightly smearing
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front tyres wearing on inner edges
various rear suspension components slightly corroded
wiperblades slightly smearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front small pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges
slight corrosion on various rear suspension components
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front small pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges
slight corrosion on various rear suspension components
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front little pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between the flexi's (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front little pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between the flexi's (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust clamp missing from backbox
exhaust mount broken on centre section
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust clamp missing from backbox
exhaust mount broken on centre section
1 x exshaust clamp broken at rear
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
back box rubbing spring
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 x exshaust clamp broken at rear
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
back box rubbing spring
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
exhaust hitting rear spring
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust hitting rear spring
front discs u/s
front and rear brake discs in poor condition,both rear brake flexy pipes slightly twisted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition,both rear brake flexy pipes slightly twisted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
back box fouling n/s/r spring
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
back box fouling n/s/r spring
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs in poor condition
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S61 BBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 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 S61 BBU, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S61 BBU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 January 1999.
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