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R120 NRS

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NRS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,169 miles

Clutch sticks and requires attention

Coolant leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Clutch sticks and requires attention

Coolant leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,313 miles

near side front flexi brake hose slightly chaffed

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front flexi brake hose slightly chaffed

Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,980 miles

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 4 Nov 2006 40,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 33,720 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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R120 NRS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 NRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R120 NRS registered?

R120 NRS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R120 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 NRS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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