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R263 VKM

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 VKM
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2010 89,984 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,287 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 79,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 79,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,713 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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R263 VKM is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R263 VKM, 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 R263 VKM registered?

R263 VKM is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R263 VKM safe to buy?

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