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R926 NRN

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,378 mi
Last recorded62,378 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 NRN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,378 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,073 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,538 miles

front brake imbalance 15 percent

n/s.f inner c/v boot slight oil leak

slight blowing to exhaust slightly insecure clamp

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floors jacking points

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f top shocker housing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake imbalance 15 percent

n/s.f inner c/v boot slight oil leak

slight blowing to exhaust slightly insecure clamp

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floors jacking points

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f top shocker housing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,021 miles

oil leak to n/s/f inner drive shaft

some blowing to exhaust

some corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

some corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

oil leak to n/s/f inner drive shaft

some blowing to exhaust

some corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

some corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,789 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight bind n/s/f o/s/f brakes

slight brake bind n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,915 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished o/s/r tyre perished n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f wiper arm has slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,915 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished o/s/r tyre perished n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f wiper arm has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,091 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 51,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,237 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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R926 NRN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R926 NRN, 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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R926 NRN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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