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Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S73 GCBMOT history

S73 GCB is a blue petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
141,213 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 GCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 GCB was last recorded at 141,213 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 3,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,548 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,665 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,213 miles
  • 2020 – 137,548 miles
  • 2019 – 135,690 miles
  • 2016 – 132,879 miles
  • 2015 – 122,310 miles
  • 2014 – 114,809 miles
  • 2012 – 104,227 miles
  • 2011 – 98,043 miles
  • 2010 – 95,732 miles
  • 2009 – 89,984 miles
  • 2008 – 83,965 miles
  • 2007 – 79,397 miles
  • 2006 – 69,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,213 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,213 miles (+3,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,213 miles
    Test number
    995047765343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,548 miles (+1,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,548 miles
    Test number
    247653198601
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [1.4.2 (a) (i)] •
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [1.2.2 (a) (i)] •
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal every where
    • Advisory• Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal [5.3.6 (a) (i)] • Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Rear [5.3.6 (a) (i)] • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear [5.3.6 (a) (i)]

  3. Pass135,690 miles (+2,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,690 miles
    Test number
    656538550054
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,879 miles
    Test number
    790784469264
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail132,879 miles (+10,569)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,879 miles
    Test number
    789790145080
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass122,310 miles (+7,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    297744635012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass114,809 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,809 miles
    Test number
    188176514416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,807 miles (+10,580)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,807 miles
    Test number
    819997004070
    • FailureFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass104,227 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    367482262334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail104,227 miles (+6,184)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    397132862339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass98,043 miles (+2,311)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,043 miles
    Test number
    178792331270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and off side front tyre waring on edges

  12. Pass95,732 miles (+49)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    110239410210
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail95,683 miles (+5,699)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    582005300201
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  14. Pass89,984 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    594283409253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,814 miles (+5,849)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    474446899166
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass83,965 miles (+373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    944111808185
    • NoteSlightly perished front flexis, o/s handbrake a little low on effort

  17. Fail83,592 miles (+4,195)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    880849198038
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlightly perished front flexis, o/s handbrake a little low on effort

  18. Pass79,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    133419567258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,397 miles (+9,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    573298767280
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass69,980 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    752861076202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s suspension

  21. Fail69,980 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    991171376202
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s suspension

Questions about S73 GCB

Does S73 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 GCB expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 GCB?
The MOT on S73 GCB expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 GCB done?
S73 GCB was recorded at 141,213 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has S73 GCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 GCB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S73 GCB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S73 GCB find?
S73 GCB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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