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V202 HGS

1999 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 HGS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,669 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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,848 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,848 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,173 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,397 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,654 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 37,653 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,376 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 35,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,485 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,415 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,069 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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V202 HGS is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V202 HGS, 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.

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V202 HGS is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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