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R163 BPU

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 BPU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,091 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,091 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,759 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,343 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,425 miles

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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R163 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R163 BPU, 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 R163 BPU registered?

R163 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R163 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 BPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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