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S409 JRB

1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,131 mi
Last recorded105,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin64,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 JRB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,131 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,797 miles

plastic covers on sills

Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 90,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,426 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 81,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sportin?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
5,716
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Headlamp aim too low 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) not working 47
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S409 JRB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 64,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S409 JRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S409 JRB registered?

S409 JRB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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