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S789 LEC

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 LEC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 86,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,327 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 58,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,468 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 53,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S789 LEC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black 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 S789 LEC, 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 S789 LEC registered?

S789 LEC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S789 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 LEC 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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