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R701 OTS

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,662 mi
Last recorded79,662 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 OTS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear inner wheel arches holed not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,473 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,304 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,194 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 75,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,656 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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R701 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R701 OTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R701 OTS registered?

R701 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R701 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 OTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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