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R422 BTW

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,474 mi
Last recorded68,474 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 BTW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,474 miles

n/s cv gaiter cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2008 68,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s cv gaiter cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,757 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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R422 BTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,380 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R422 BTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R422 BTW?

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What year was R422 BTW registered?

R422 BTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R422 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 BTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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