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S689 DCN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,386 mi
Last recorded42,386 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 DCN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 42,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 42,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,732 miles

HID head light kit fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,959 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 39,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,669 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,178 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 33,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S689 DCN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S689 DCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S689 DCN?

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What year was S689 DCN registered?

S689 DCN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S689 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S689 DCN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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