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S871 VBC

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,042 mi
Last recorded81,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear exhaust section missing

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,353 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 79,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 78,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,588 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,389 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,631 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,631 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,540 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,116 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 49,029 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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S871 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S871 VBC, 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 S871 VBC registered?

S871 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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