MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S280 WBC registered?
S280 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 January 1999.
Is S280 WBC safe to buy?
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