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Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S89 VBUMOT history

S89 VBU is a blue petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
143,977 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 VBU
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 VBU was last recorded at 143,977 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,884 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,977 miles
  • 2021 – 137,332 miles
  • 2020 – 130,335 miles
  • 2019 – 123,646 miles
  • 2018 – 113,549 miles
  • 2017 – 102,331 miles
  • 2016 – 89,874 miles
  • 2015 – 82,086 miles
  • 2014 – 79,294 miles
  • 2013 – 75,299 miles
  • 2012 – 70,214 miles
  • 2011 – 67,664 miles
  • 2010 – 63,480 miles
  • 2008 – 56,647 miles
  • 2007 – 53,347 miles
  • 2006 – 48,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,977 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake lever pivots slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,977 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,977 miles
    Test number
    748921738067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail143,884 miles (+6,552)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,884 miles
    Test number
    132148607833
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass137,332 miles (+6,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,332 miles
    Test number
    153756086122
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass130,335 miles (+6,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,335 miles
    Test number
    842057211114
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear section corroded not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,646 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,646 miles
    Test number
    437527042644
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Fail123,637 miles (+10,088)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    135234501914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch within 30cm of suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,549 miles (+11,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    366066952090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    502152815232
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  9. Fail102,331 miles (+12,457)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    362172642470
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  10. Pass89,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    753497981629
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  11. Fail89,874 miles (+7,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    353718882733
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm insecure bearings worn (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  12. Fail82,086 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    117079265156
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake effort
    • NoteBack plates corrioded on rear brakes

  13. Pass82,086 miles (+2,792)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    185679465106
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake effort
    • NoteBack plates corrioded on rear brakes

  14. Pass79,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    245071374410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,294 miles (+3,995)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    738047264153
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass75,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    266714033420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,299 miles (+5,085)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    949651423106
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass70,214 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    799080132191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,664 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    957855121199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front inner wheel arch edges showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteOff side rear floor showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear discs worn

  20. Fail67,664 miles (+4,184)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    439905621142
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front inner wheel arch edges showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteOff side rear floor showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear discs worn

  21. Pass63,480 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,480 miles
    Test number
    520767920172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    571948718220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail56,647 miles (+3,300)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    840218918272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass53,347 miles (+4,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    252819697432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    184182316257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 VBU

Does S89 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S89 VBU expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S89 VBU?
The MOT on S89 VBU expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S89 VBU done?
S89 VBU was recorded at 143,977 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has S89 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 VBU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S89 VBU 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 S89 VBU find?
S89 VBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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