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Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S96 JOHMOT history

S96 JOH is a red petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,563 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 JOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 JOH was last recorded at 113,563 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2018: 101,330 miles, lower than 101,528 miles on 20 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,815 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,563 miles
  • 2025 – 108,388 miles
  • 2024 – 106,588 miles
  • 2023 – 106,215 miles
  • 2022 – 105,131 miles
  • 2020 – 105,014 miles
  • 2019 – 101,337 miles
  • 2018 – 101,330 miles
  • 2015 – 101,528 miles
  • 2014 – 99,546 miles
  • 2013 – 97,072 miles
  • 2012 – 94,020 miles
  • 2011 – 88,139 miles
  • 2010 – 83,719 miles
  • 2009 – 78,102 miles
  • 2008 – 72,490 miles
  • 2007 – 64,724 miles
  • 2006 – 53,382 miles
  • 2005 – 37,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,563 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,563 miles (+748)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    872228832341
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,815 miles (+4,427)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    342611927001
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,388 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    863521018224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,588 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    712042642121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,215 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    599945938322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,131 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    392247083923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    237795601710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,014 miles (+3,677)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    259613377559
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,337 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    416177236623
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,330 miles (-198)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    600631218919
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass101,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    653494354139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,528 miles (+1,982)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    174643061950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass99,546 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    565141014322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,072 miles (+3,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,072 miles
    Test number
    118962603310
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass94,020 miles (+5,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    726685612342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,139 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,139 miles
    Test number
    688673011350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,137 miles (+4,418)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,137 miles
    Test number
    548999701392
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail83,719 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    324162820356
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass83,719 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    740912420317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,102 miles (+25)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    192254529355
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has two nails in it.

  21. Fail78,077 miles (+5,587)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    890013629365
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has two nails in it.

  22. Pass72,490 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    433916918459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc has some wear
    • NoteOff side rear tyre some tread edge wear
    • NoteOff side steering oil/p.steering leak
    • NoteParking brake traval
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Fail72,490 miles (+7,766)3 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    611876418312
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc has some wear
    • NoteOff side rear tyre some tread edge wear
    • NoteOff side steering oil/p.steering leak
    • NoteParking brake traval
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  24. Pass64,724 miles (+11,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    161917497218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,382 miles (+16,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    751938876228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    253270895209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 JOH

Does S96 JOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 JOH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 JOH?
The MOT on S96 JOH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 JOH done?
S96 JOH was recorded at 113,563 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has S96 JOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 JOH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S96 JOH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S96 JOH find?
S96 JOH passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak, and 5 more.

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