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S97 GRO

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 GRO
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 76,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 72,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

advise cam belt worn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,351 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,763 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2006 54,869 miles

offside nearside rear tyre sidewalls perrished †nearside rear light cluster damaged †centre brake light 2 bulbs inoperative

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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S97 GRO 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 62.5%.

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 S97 GRO, 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 S97 GRO registered?

S97 GRO is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S97 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 GRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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