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S743 LAN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,169 mi
Last recorded94,169 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 LAN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 91,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

advise the o/s and n/s/r bump stops are detached

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,055 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 87,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 81,321 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 81,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut close to limits

offside front upper door hinge is worn close to limits replace asap

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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S743 LAN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green 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 S743 LAN, 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 S743 LAN registered?

S743 LAN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S743 LAN safe to buy?

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