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R953 NPC

1998 Fiat Seicento

Pink Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,868 mi
Last recorded62,868 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 NPC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,895 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,890 miles

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

all four tyres are perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,466 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 51,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,693 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 48,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear service brake has low reading

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,575 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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R953 NPC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Pink with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R953 NPC, 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 R953 NPC registered?

R953 NPC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R953 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 NPC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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