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S298 JBN

1999 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,314 mi
Last recorded69,314 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento54,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 JBN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,314 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,324 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Gearbox rear mounting bush slightly worn

Offside rear shock slight leak

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,550 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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S298 JBN is a 1999 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 54,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S298 JBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S298 JBN registered?

S298 JBN is a 1999 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S298 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 JBN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S298 JBN have outstanding finance?

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