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S974 SAR

1998 Fiat Seicento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 SAR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Oil leak ()

corrosion rear subframe

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,842 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Oil leak ()

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,708 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber broken but system supported

Oil leak ()

vehicle under body slight corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,708 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear exhaust rubber broken but system supported

Oil leak ()

vehicle under body slight corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front advance perishing in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2015 7,872 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,724 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 24 Mar 2014 76,765 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,099 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre brake light centre leds not working

drivers door check strap not connected

Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls and tread

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

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

Offside front door check strap missing

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls and tread

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

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

Offside front door check strap missing

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust rubbers perishing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,696 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,542 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,185 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 36,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 31,293 miles

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

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

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 SAR is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 SAR, 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 SAR registered?

S974 SAR is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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