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S538 ECB

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,071 mi
Last recorded87,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 ECB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,071 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre has slight side wall damage

off side front mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,657 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake need attension

Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 68,268 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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S538 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S538 ECB, 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

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What year was S538 ECB registered?

S538 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S538 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 ECB shows 4 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 S538 ECB have outstanding finance?

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