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R49 BJC

1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 BJC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 78,160 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 78,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

vehicles underside getting very corroded

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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R49 BJC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R49 BJC, 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

How do I check the history of R49 BJC?

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What year was R49 BJC registered?

R49 BJC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R49 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 BJC 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.

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