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R994 MFJ

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 MFJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,087 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,758 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,750 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,338 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,735 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 17,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R994 MFJ is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R994 MFJ, 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 R994 MFJ registered?

R994 MFJ is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R994 MFJ safe to buy?

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