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S271 AGE

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,094 mi
Last recorded62,094 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 AGE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to o/s wiper blade

Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,091 miles

Nearside Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to o/s wiper blade

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded and deteriorating.

Offside front jacking point corroded and deteriorating.

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 6 Nov 2007 58,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside front jacking point corroded and deteriorating.

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,219 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 50,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,012 miles

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 AGE is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue 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 AGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S271 AGE registered?

S271 AGE is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S271 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 AGE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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