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S984 EMW

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 EMW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,234 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,528 miles

CORROSION TO INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC

N/S/R BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 75,516 miles

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

CORROSION TO INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC

N/S/R BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2010 73,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

fuel filter poorly secured

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,184 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,999 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 51,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,145 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 45,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S984 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S984 EMW, 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 S984 EMW registered?

S984 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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