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S685 KGN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,632 mi
Last recorded39,632 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 KGN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,632 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL 205/50/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 38,231 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 38,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/15 IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,465 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,013 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,173 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

slight damage too n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,563 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,393 miles

N/S/F tyre worn unevenly.

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,562 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged sidewall 205/50/15

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,423 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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S685 KGN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S685 KGN, 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 S685 KGN registered?

S685 KGN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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