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R638 JWC

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,107 mi
Last recorded71,107 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 JWC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,107 miles

Brake fluid around bleed nipples, no leaks present

CV grease around front hubs, no leaking present

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear shoes slight binding

Wipers incorrect fitment

osr, nsr, nsf tyres deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid around bleed nipples, no leaks present

CV grease around front hubs, no leaking present

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear shoes slight binding

Wipers incorrect fitment

osr, nsr, nsf tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,387 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,254 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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R638 JWC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R638 JWC, 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 R638 JWC registered?

R638 JWC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R638 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 JWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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