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R755 MWV

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,383 mi
Last recorded52,383 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 MWV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,938 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,090 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,154 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 47,094 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak down fron of engine and also slightly down the rear.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,260 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R755 MWV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R755 MWV, 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 R755 MWV registered?

R755 MWV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R755 MWV safe to buy?

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