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S686 MLX

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 MLX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 88,028 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose nut loose on hub attachment. (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 122,899 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

wireing in engine bay insecure.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 119,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wireing in engine bay insecure.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 117,475 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack gaiter n/s/f twisted

Fail 12 Dec 2011 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack gaiter n/s/f twisted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 111,986 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s trackrod end boot split

Fail 7 Dec 2010 111,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s trackrod end boot split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 106,309 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 106,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Near side rack twisted

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops loose in rear springs

up and down movement and side to side movement it steering column

Oil leak

wiring loom hanging down by pedals

Fail 20 Jan 2009 101,104 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops loose in rear springs

n/s power steering rack gaiter is too big

up and down movement and side to side movement it steering column

Oil leak

wiring loom hanging down by pedals

Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,437 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs are different nearside is slotted and offside is blank

Fuel cap seal perishing

Horizontal movement at steering column

Mileage change because 2nd hand cluster was fitted to repair ABS warning light fault

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bump stops are insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2008 96,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs are different nearside is slotted and offside is blank

Fuel cap seal perishing

Horizontal movement at steering column

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Raining at time of test

Rear bump stops are insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 86,908 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,585 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 77,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S686 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S686 MLX, 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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S686 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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