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S972 LSN

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,699 mi
Last recorded59,699 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 LSN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,699 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag warning lamp on

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2006 54,251 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag warning lamp on

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Nov 2006 54,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

engine smokey when cold

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 49,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust front pipe split and leaking

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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S972 LSN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 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 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S972 LSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S972 LSN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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