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S962 GEU

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 GEU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 129,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 124,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 119,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 115,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 110,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 99,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 94,939 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 94,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 93,435 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 92,518 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,143 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine vaccum hose drawing in air

Fail 12 Dec 2009 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine vaccum hose drawing in air

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,216 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise front wiper blades starting to split

advise nearside front washer blocked,still has fluid supply to clear screen

advise rear subframe bushes cracking

advise tape on nearside rear reflector

chip in windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

exhaust rubber broken,system still supported

nearside front flexible brake hose cracking

offside front brake pad warning loom damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2007 81,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 73,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,194 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 65,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S962 GEU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S962 GEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S962 GEU registered?

S962 GEU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S962 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S962 GEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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