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R384 GDT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,154 mi
Last recorded91,154 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 GDT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,257 miles

Nearsde rear light damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,797 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,121 miles

nsr tyre starting to perrish

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,450 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R384 GDT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R384 GDT, 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 R384 GDT registered?

R384 GDT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R384 GDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 GDT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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