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S171 VPV

1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,176 mi
Last recorded64,176 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin64,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 VPV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,176 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 64,171 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,991 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 60,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 49,694 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sportin?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
5,716
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Headlamp aim too low 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) not working 47
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S171 VPV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 64,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S171 VPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of S171 VPV?

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What year was S171 VPV registered?

S171 VPV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S171 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S171 VPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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