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S819 BNM

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 BNM
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded, unbody corrosion, under vehicle covered by substance, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, slight play in rack

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,284 miles

slight oil leak but not excessive, both front brake pipes corroded/covered by substance n/s/f shocker has light misting of oil, n/s/f inner rack has slight play, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,237 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,989 miles

underside has some surface rust in places.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 118,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside has some surface rust in places.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 114,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,562 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside inner cv boot insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2011 111,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

offside inner cv boot insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,961 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,926 miles

Both wipers slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,926 miles

Both wipers slightly deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,813 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 99,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 89,190 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,186 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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S819 BNM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S819 BNM, 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 S819 BNM registered?

S819 BNM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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