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S283 UTW

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,535 mi
Last recorded28,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 UTW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,535 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 78,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,254 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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S283 UTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S283 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S283 UTW?

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What year was S283 UTW registered?

S283 UTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S283 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 UTW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S283 UTW have outstanding finance?

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