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S335 CJL

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 CJL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 84,966 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2008 80,188 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 75,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 75,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 18 May 2006 69,807 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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S335 CJL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S335 CJL, 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 S335 CJL registered?

S335 CJL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S335 CJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 CJL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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