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R252 NCF

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,787 mi
Last recorded74,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 70,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,839 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,739 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch low bite point

offside front brake reading fluctuatuinf indicating poss warped disc

rear wiper blade split

slight bind( wheel still turns) from offside front brake

split in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake reading fluctuatuinf indicating poss warped disc

rear wiper blade split

slight bind( wheel still turns) from offside front brake

split in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,625 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 53,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R252 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R252 NCF, 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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R252 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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