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S261 DKO

1999 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,776 mi
Last recorded137,776 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 DKO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 135,466 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 135,415 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 131,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 126,746 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,398 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,398 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,080 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,441 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,269 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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S261 DKO is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S261 DKO, 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

How do I check the history of S261 DKO?

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What year was S261 DKO registered?

S261 DKO is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S261 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 DKO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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