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S429 HDV

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 HDV
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2007 110,672 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 98,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 89,912 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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S429 HDV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S429 HDV, 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 S429 HDV?

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What year was S429 HDV registered?

S429 HDV is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S429 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S429 HDV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S429 HDV have outstanding finance?

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