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R684 WJB

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 WJB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,712 miles

excessive welding repairs have been carried out

front exhaust repaired with sealant and slight leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

steal pipes and underside have surface rust

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,275 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,874 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 89,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,070 miles

. hand-brake movement nearly reaching end of stop

.. nearside/offside front inner gators slight leak

.. offside front wiper starting to split

.. slight exhaust blow centre section/cat

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,060 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

. hand-brake movement nearly reaching end of stop

.. nearside/offside front inner gators slight leak

.. offside front wiper starting to split

.. slight exhaust blow centre section/cat

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 63,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,582 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R684 WJB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R684 WJB, 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 R684 WJB registered?

R684 WJB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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