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S990 VUX

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,935 mi
Last recorded50,935 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 VUX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,935 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 50,935 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 146,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,581 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 45,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,090 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S990 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S990 VUX, 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 S990 VUX registered?

S990 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S990 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 VUX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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