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S95 BOU

1999 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 130,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,436 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 129,373 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

vehicle underside has plated repairs & has been heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 118,933 miles

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

Headlights deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,855 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Wiper condition poor

Fail 17 Dec 2015 101,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Wiper condition poor

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 97,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,519 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,511 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,714 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop fractured

offside front brake pipe has been rubbing suspension (rectified at test)

offside front tyre worn on edges

screen washers poor

Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,537 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop fractured

offside front brake pipe has been rubbing suspension (rectified at test)

offside front tyre worn on edges

screen washers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,312 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,008 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 78,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,587 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 73,526 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,294 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 69,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 61,980 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S95 BOU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 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 S95 BOU, 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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S95 BOU is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 February 1999.

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