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S280 WBC

1999 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

165,263 mi
Last recorded165,263 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 WBC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 165,263 miles

Aftermarket HID lamps fitted, incorrect colour temp

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet catch does not operate correctly

both rear wheel rims distorted

front and rear lamp lenses tinted slightly impairing function of lamps

front cross member corroded

front tyres stretched, incorrect size for rims

Fail 17 Dec 2010 125,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Aftermarket HID lamps fitted, incorrect colour temp

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet catch does not operate correctly

both rear wheel rims distorted

front and rear lamp lenses tinted slightly impairing function of lamps

front cross member corroded

front tyres stretched, incorrect size for rims

Pass 15 Dec 2009 121,954 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f inner wheel arch by sub-frame mount

damage to o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls

different size tyres front to rear

n/s/f screen wash inop

n/s/r inner road wheel rim damaged

o/s/f road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/r & o/s/f brake pipes getting corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 121,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion starting o/s/f inner wheel arch by sub-frame mount

damage to o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls

different size tyres front to rear

n/s/f screen wash inop

n/s/r inner road wheel rim damaged

o/s/f road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

oil cooler pipes corroded

rear brake compensator spring broken

Fail 25 Nov 2009 121,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake load sensing valve spring broken

Pass 22 Nov 2008 117,471 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 117,471 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 113,641 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 113,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 104,007 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 103,998 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S280 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S280 WBC, 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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S280 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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