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S704 NDP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,012 mi
Last recorded156,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 NDP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 156,012 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2026 155,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Body component slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2025 150,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 148,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 147,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 147,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 146,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 146,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,570 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,570 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 139,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 139,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,441 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 137,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,431 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe rusting away

rusting to exhaust system

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Oct 2013 136,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe rusting away

rusting to exhaust system

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,914 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

some leds inop centre brake light

stonechips front screen

Fail 17 Oct 2012 133,914 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

some leds inop centre brake light

stonechips front screen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,177 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

front exhaust bracket worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 130,177 miles

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

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

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

exhaust very rusty

front exhaust bracket worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 123,733 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

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

airbag light on

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust rusty

leds inop centre brake light

nearside front front tyre worn to limit inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2010 123,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

airbag light on

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads wearing

leds inop centre brake light

nearside front front tyre worn to limit inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2009 114,867 miles

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

exhaust rusting

Pass 17 Oct 2008 110,071 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

both rear bump stops insecure

exhaust tailpipe rusting

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 102,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2007 102,304 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 97,983 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

front no. plate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2005 92,250 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

l e d out in centre stop light

rear bump stop loose

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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S704 NDP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S704 NDP, 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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S704 NDP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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