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V980 JGB

1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,087 mi
Last recorded44,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin60,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 JGB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,087 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front lamp poor

o/side front brake slight bind

Fail 22 Oct 2008 44,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front lamp poor

o/side front brake slight bind

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 31,904 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V980 JGB is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V980 JGB, 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 V980 JGB registered?

V980 JGB is a 1999 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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