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R404 BTW

1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 BTW
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,963 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,963 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 50,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 36,504 miles

hand brake lever high

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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R404 BTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R404 BTW, 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.

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What year was R404 BTW registered?

R404 BTW is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R404 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 BTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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