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S344 VBC

1998 Fiat Seicento SX

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,006 mi
Last recorded62,006 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento SX54,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento SX
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,005 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,582 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S344 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S344 VBC, 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

How do I check the history of S344 VBC?

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What year was S344 VBC registered?

S344 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento SX, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S344 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 VBC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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