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R197 FCX

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,928 mi
Last recorded75,928 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
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

RegistrationR197 FCX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,928 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 75,392 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2005 75,392 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R197 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R197 FCX registered?

R197 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R197 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 FCX shows 3 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.

Does R197 FCX have outstanding finance?

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