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S242 VAR

1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin60,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 VAR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,281 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,451 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sportin?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
5,716
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Headlamp aim too low 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) not working 47
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S242 VAR is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 60,801 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S242 VAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S242 VAR registered?

S242 VAR is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S242 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 VAR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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