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T497 TCN

1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting55,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 TCN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 50,782 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,722 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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T497 TCN is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 TCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of T497 TCN?

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What year was T497 TCN registered?

T497 TCN is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T497 TCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 TCN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T497 TCN have outstanding finance?

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