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T303 SDL

1999 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,481 mi
Last recorded126,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 SDL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 126,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 125,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 17 Apr 2013 125,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

eml on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 121,353 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated rear

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,580 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,792 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 88,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,121 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 58,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Handbrake casing split, and has water ingress.

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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T303 SDL is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 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 T303 SDL, 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 27 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 T303 SDL registered?

T303 SDL is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T303 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T303 SDL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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