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S553 LPY

1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin64,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 LPY
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 86,181 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 86,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 84,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,822 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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S553 LPY is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 64,160 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 S553 LPY, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S553 LPY?

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What year was S553 LPY registered?

S553 LPY is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S553 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 LPY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S553 LPY have outstanding finance?

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