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S974 CVL

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 CVL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 61,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,790 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 59,790 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,816 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 57,816 miles

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

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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S974 CVL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S974 CVL, 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 S974 CVL registered?

S974 CVL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S974 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 CVL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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