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T895 WPB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,778 mi
Last recorded124,778 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT895 WPB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,778 miles

small cuts n/s+o/s rear tyres

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,765 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

small cuts n/s+o/s rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,378 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 122,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 119,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

strong smell of fuel inside vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 109,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to check near side head light aim due to dip beam inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,015 miles

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking needs to be checked?

Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking needs to be checked?

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,925 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 94,895 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 81,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 81,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 73,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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T895 WPB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T895 WPB, 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 T895 WPB registered?

T895 WPB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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