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R255 FPW

1998 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 FPW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,054 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

battery insecure

drivers seat belt retracts with assistance

main beam tell tale not working

passenger side front seat belt retracts with assistance

Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

battery insecure

drivers seat belt retracts with assistance

main beam tell tale not working

passenger side front seat belt retracts with assistance

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,772 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,772 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight brake bind nearside front.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,367 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 186,739 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,502 miles

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

Offside park brake assy, little movement.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 78,082 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,731 miles

Nearside Front 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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R255 FPW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R255 FPW, 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 R255 FPW registered?

R255 FPW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R255 FPW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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