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S729 FMW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,491 mi
Last recorded141,491 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 FMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 141,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 139,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 139,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 131,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,444 miles

n/s/r bump stop insecure.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 119,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bump stop insecure.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 110,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 110,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 97,345 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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S729 FMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S729 FMW, 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 S729 FMW registered?

S729 FMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S729 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 FMW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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