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R28 MRA

1998 Fiat Seicento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,889 mi
Last recorded30,889 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 MRA
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 30,889 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 30,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 29,520 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Dec 2022 29,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,494 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,143 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,807 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,328 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,004 miles

knock on rear

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,103 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,103 miles

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

all four tyre side walls cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,143 miles

exhaust rusty....

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,052 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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R28 MRA is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R28 MRA, 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 R28 MRA registered?

R28 MRA is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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