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S630 EJE

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,261 mi
Last recorded125,261 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 EJE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,261 miles

heat signs on o/s/r disc x pad

front flexi hoses corroding /

rear box clamp / cat all loose inside / down pipe mount needs welding / corrosion on front inner wings

sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on all suspension units x rear springs / brake pipes to & from conpensator corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2018 125,248 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front flexi hoses corroding /

heat signs on o/s/r disc x pad

rear box clamp / cat all loose inside / down pipe mount needs welding / corrosion on front inner wings

sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on all suspension units x rear springs / brake pipes to & from conpensator corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,156 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,579 miles

Areas of floor/chassis undersealed preventing corrosion assessment.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 123,579 miles

Areas of floor/chassis undersealed preventing corrosion assessment.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2014 119,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre flat

Fail 29 Dec 2013 119,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 117,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

H.I.D headlight kit fitted

battery insucure

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,278 miles

battery not secure but not likely to fall out or over

Fail 21 Mar 2012 116,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery not secure but not likely to fall out or over

Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,496 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 111,472 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,349 miles

advise slight corrosion to inside of o/s/r brake disc

advise slight travel from handbrake lever

advise to replace front n0 plate has slight water marks

Fail 9 Dec 2009 101,338 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,486 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 96,327 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,434 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 86,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 74,537 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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S630 EJE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S630 EJE, 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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S630 EJE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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