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T398 RHU

1999 Fiat Seicento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento S57,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 RHU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,692 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,692 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 65,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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T398 RHU is a 1999 Fiat Seicento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 57,950 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T398 RHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Seicento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T398 RHU registered?

T398 RHU is a 1999 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T398 RHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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