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S968 BRO

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 BRO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 108,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,248 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 99,243 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,214 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 87,211 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

chassis distorted at both sides(rear of front subframe)

nearside front brake hose splitting

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S968 BRO is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S968 BRO, 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 S968 BRO registered?

S968 BRO is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S968 BRO safe to buy?

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