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R236 BTW

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 BTW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,853 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,738 miles

n/s rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,930 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,545 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nera side rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,196 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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R236 BTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R236 BTW, 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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How do I check the history of R236 BTW?

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What year was R236 BTW registered?

R236 BTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R236 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 BTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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