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S988 FOB

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 FOB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 54,599 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,373 miles

Fromt Brake Discs Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 26,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,434 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

0/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,520 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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S988 FOB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S988 FOB, 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 S988 FOB registered?

S988 FOB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S988 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 FOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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