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S804 VYA

1999 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 VYA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 137,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 137,411 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 137,411 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,806 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,332 miles

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

all brake discs marked up corroding

exhaust silencer has a very bad crack all the way round the silencer and blowing

o/s and n/s handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating

o/s and n/s tyre treads distorting on inner edges

o/s headlamp aim is getting dim

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,109 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet struts to hold bonnet up

rubber missing on accelerator pedal

Fail 25 Jul 2013 100,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet struts to hold bonnet up

rubber missing on accelerator pedal

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,567 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

front pad warning looms broken

offside handbrake reading low

uneven inner tyre wear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,137 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 54,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 51,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 51,142 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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S804 VYA is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 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 S804 VYA, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S804 VYA registered?

S804 VYA is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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