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S990 ASU

1998 Fiat Coupe

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 ASU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 110,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2017 110,594 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 109,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 106,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 1 May 2014 106,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,996 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE RUSTY

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC VERY RUSTY

Fail 2 Aug 2011 99,673 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC VERY RUSTY

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,773 miles

near side rear disc corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 98,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn

near side rear disc corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 98,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn

near side rear brake disc corroded

sticker in zone b of front windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,884 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,487 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,690 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 66,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 52,516 miles

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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S990 ASU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S990 ASU, 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.

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What year was S990 ASU registered?

S990 ASU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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