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S881 GEC

1998 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,709 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,128 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 75,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 69,997 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake only just made efficiency

Fail 23 Jul 2008 61,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake only just made efficiency

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,635 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight cuts

Fail 12 Jul 2007 53,635 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight cuts

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,020 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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S881 GEC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S881 GEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S881 GEC registered?

S881 GEC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S881 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 GEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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