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S271 ADC

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 ADC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,997 miles

deep cracking to nearside outer c.v. gaiter

deterioration to fuel cap seal

nail in nearside rear tyre (under inflated)

petrol smell & staining around fuel tank (no leak visable at time of test)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

deep cracking to nearside outer c.v. gaiter

deterioration to fuel cap seal

nail in nearside rear tyre (under inflated)

petrol smell & staining around fuel tank (no leak visable at time of test)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,861 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,214 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking to outer c.v.gaiters

front brake imbalance (just within acceptable tolerance)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 58,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento SX?

Based on 2,303 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
5,762
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 194
parking brake recording little or no effort 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
brake binding 102
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S271 ADC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,764 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S271 ADC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S271 ADC registered?

S271 ADC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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