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R65 WLR

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,587 mi
Last recorded80,587 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 WLR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,587 miles

O/S and N/S rear chassis corroded o.k at time of test.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/S and N/S rear chassis corroded o.k at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

severe coolant loss from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,126 miles

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

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

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 26 Feb 2010 54,265 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside number plate lamp missing,but plate is sufficiently lit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,661 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,661 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,413 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,748 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 40,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,634 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 37,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R65 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R65 WLR, 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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R65 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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