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S98 CTN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 CTN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undertray loose

Pass 8 Aug 2009 95,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 94,978 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,752 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BUMPSTOPS INSICURE

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLEY CORRODED

Fail 30 May 2006 83,701 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,678 miles

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

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

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

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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S98 CTN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S98 CTN, 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 S98 CTN registered?

S98 CTN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S98 CTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 CTN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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