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R420 HJO

1998 Fiat Seicento

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,187 mi
Last recorded51,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 HJO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 51,187 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,255 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 19 Jun 2014 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,206 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,061 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 30,059 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,624 miles

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

advise brake bind offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2005 27,888 miles

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

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

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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R420 HJO is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R420 HJO, 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 R420 HJO registered?

R420 HJO is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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