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S96 FNH

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 FNH
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 87,303 miles

MARKS IN SCREEN JUST ACSEPTABLE

baffles screwed into rear sports exhaust

Fail 16 May 2011 87,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

MARKS IN SCREEN JUST ACSEPTABLE

baffles screwed into rear sports exhaust

Fail 12 May 2011 87,243 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

MARKS IN SCREEN

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

washer bottle slightly leaking, still providing sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,278 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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S96 FNH is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S96 FNH, 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 S96 FNH registered?

S96 FNH is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S96 FNH safe to buy?

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