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S660 DFE

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,697 mi
Last recorded131,697 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 DFE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2022 131,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,250 miles

slight corrosion on rear inner/outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 117,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 108,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,523 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,417 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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S660 DFE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S660 DFE, 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 S660 DFE registered?

S660 DFE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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