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S950 LSP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,246 mi
Last recorded66,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 LSP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 66,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe join also possible crack in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 65,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe join also possible crack in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 62,845 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 62,845 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

possible signs of brake fluid o/s/r caliper?

slight wear suspension arms

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,866 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/f and both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bolts missing from front tow hook mount

o/s/f suspension arm has slight play/wear in ball joint and bushes

only has drivers seat fitted

screenwash bottle loose

Fail 12 Dec 2020 60,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose dangerous! (7.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels have 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/f and both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery not fully secured

bolts missing from front tow hook mount

both front indicators slightly insecure

o/s/f abs wires need securing

o/s/f suspension arm has slight play/wear in ball joint and bushes

only has drivers seat fitted

rear no plate not fully secured

screenwash bottle loose

wiring for fans loose

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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S950 LSP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S950 LSP, 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 S950 LSP registered?

S950 LSP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S950 LSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 LSP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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