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R386 KEJ

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,121 mi
Last recorded47,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 KEJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s rear inner sills corroding

o/s &n/s rear tyres inner & outer side walls cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,916 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,359 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,784 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,791 miles

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

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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R386 KEJ is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R386 KEJ, 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 R386 KEJ registered?

R386 KEJ is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R386 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 KEJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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