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R407 FHL

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 78,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alternator not working

Fail 11 Jun 2009 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,023 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2008 70,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,068 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 61,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2006 49,586 miles

petrol cap seal splitting

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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R407 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R407 FHL, 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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R407 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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