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R149 FDT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 FDT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,726 miles

offside front check strap loose

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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R149 FDT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R149 FDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R149 FDT registered?

R149 FDT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R149 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 FDT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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