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S974 FBW

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 FBW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,997 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2019 44,997 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,677 miles

Centre Front Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,885 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 29,885 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,689 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,499 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,144 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter mounting broken tempory repair has been effected

neaerside front tyre cut but unable to see cords

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,681 miles

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see chords

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,093 miles

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see chords

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,683 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 9,487 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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S974 FBW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S974 FBW, 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 FBW registered?

S974 FBW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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