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R256 NCF

1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,843 mi
Last recorded63,843 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,843 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 63,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades worn

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,651 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,405 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 47,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R256 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 R256 NCF, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R256 NCF registered?

R256 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R256 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 NCF shows 6 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.

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