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R152 ROF

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 ROF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 98,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 66,217 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 66,217 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 66,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,033 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 63,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 60,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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R152 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R152 ROF, 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 R152 ROF registered?

R152 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R152 ROF safe to buy?

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