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S898 GFC

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,741 mi
Last recorded63,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 GFC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,719 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

off side front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,035 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S898 GFC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S898 GFC, 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.

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What year was S898 GFC registered?

S898 GFC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S898 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 GFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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