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R189 FCX

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 FCX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 73,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

washers high

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,954 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/SIDEWALL

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR HIGH LEVAL STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS OUT

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 66,954 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/SIDEWALL

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT WASHERS

NEWARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

REAR HIGH LEVAL STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS OUT

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,270 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 60,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

MIDDLE REAR STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS OUT

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 53,165 miles

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking 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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R189 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R189 FCX, 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 R189 FCX registered?

R189 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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