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S981 GBN

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,369 mi
Last recorded39,369 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 GBN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,369 miles

Both rear tyres cracking close to cords.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,476 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 30,476 miles

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

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

handbrake sticks on intermittently tracking needs adjusting

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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S981 GBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S981 GBN, 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 S981 GBN registered?

S981 GBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S981 GBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 GBN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S981 GBN have outstanding finance?

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