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S508 VBU

1998 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 VBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 153,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 153,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section front mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis rail outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis rail front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some inspectable areas

Fail 19 Mar 2024 152,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded, bottom of the box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern visible to test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch / bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis rail rear section before reinforcement plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis rail reinforcement plate area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section front mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section rear rubbers 1 of 2 detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis rail outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / chassis rail front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some inspectable areas

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,286 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 151,360 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 150,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f subframe mounting point front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 149,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to front subframe mounting point o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 149,334 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective central rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to front subframe mounting point o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 147,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 140,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,234 miles

rear tyres very lumpy on tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 126,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,515 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 115,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 115,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 109,792 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,422 miles

front brake discs condition getting poor

Pass 11 Mar 2006 93,563 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S508 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 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 S508 VBU, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S508 VBU registered?

S508 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S508 VBU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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