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R426 JDE

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 JDE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,015 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,461 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,623 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,308 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,102 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,264 miles

n/s + o/s rear brake back plates corroded

n/s + o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,453 miles

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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R426 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R426 JDE, 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 R426 JDE registered?

R426 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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