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S163 LSN

1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting59,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 LSN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,674 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 102,622 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,093 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 97,093 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 91,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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S163 LSN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S163 LSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S163 LSN registered?

S163 LSN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S163 LSN safe to buy?

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