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S226 LBK

1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,952 mi
Last recorded84,952 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin64,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 LBK
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,952 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 84,948 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 80,543 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S226 LBK is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S226 LBK, 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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What year was S226 LBK registered?

S226 LBK is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S226 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 LBK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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