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S716 XBP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,010 mi
Last recorded107,010 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 XBP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 107,010 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2011 106,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,317 miles

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

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

Wipers.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,111 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 84,111 miles

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

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 76,477 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 72,624 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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S716 XBP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S716 XBP, 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 S716 XBP registered?

S716 XBP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S716 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 XBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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