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R243 WMX

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,724 mi
Last recorded41,724 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 WMX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 41,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,075 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,231 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R243 WMX 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 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 R243 WMX, 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 R243 WMX registered?

R243 WMX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R243 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 WMX shows 9 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.

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