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V244 FSD

1999 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

50,568 mi
Last recorded50,568 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 FSD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside underfloor box section slightly distorted

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside underfloor box section slightly distorted.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed & general slight corrosion.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety clipper bleed nipple (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,353 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 50,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,641 miles

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

Nearside washer jet inop

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,607 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 47,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,369 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2014 44,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe hanging loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,044 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 41,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,403 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,138 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 35,138 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,331 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 32,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,532 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust leak at turbo/front pipe joint clamp loose.

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe at caliper corroded slightly.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,774 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 25,733 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V244 FSD is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V244 FSD, 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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V244 FSD is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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