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S728 FGU

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 FGU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,527 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear pads getting low

Fail 6 Feb 2012 123,516 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2011 121,305 miles

both drop links bushes on the front anti roll bar deteriated

n/s track rod free play starting

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 3 Feb 2011 121,305 miles

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

both drop links bushes on the front anti roll bar deteriated

n/s track rod free play starting

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 118,430 miles

both rear bump stops insecure

brakes squeal when applied

Pass 5 Feb 2009 114,368 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 114,368 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r handbrake reading slightly low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 109,540 miles

both rear bump stops detatched

front brakes squeal

front discs lipped

Fail 17 Jan 2008 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops detatched

front brakes squeal

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Feb 2007 103,353 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 103,342 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2006 96,658 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 96,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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S728 FGU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 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 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S728 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S728 FGU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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