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S996 APD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 APD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,206 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar rubber perishing

Nearside Front antiroll bar rubber perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2024 97,204 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar rubber perishing

Nearside Front antiroll bar rubber perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,096 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 91,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,949 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever loose

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,653 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 62,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,791 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,952 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,496 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 51,496 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,395 miles

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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S996 APD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S996 APD, 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 S996 APD registered?

S996 APD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S996 APD safe to buy?

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