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S714 CTA

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,501 mi
Last recorded43,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 CTA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to the centre tread on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,134 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2009 34,092 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,375 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 12,140 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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S714 CTA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S714 CTA, 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

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What year was S714 CTA registered?

S714 CTA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S714 CTA safe to buy?

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