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R253 PCB

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 PCB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,166 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion next to nearside rear seat belt fixing.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,576 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,488 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 54,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,272 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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R253 PCB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R253 PCB, 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 R253 PCB registered?

R253 PCB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R253 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 PCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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