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R446 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,255 mi
Last recorded88,255 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,423 miles

both front tyres worn edges

both rear wheel inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,137 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside front inner and outer c/v boot perished

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,374 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,830 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 59,393 miles

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

NSF Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2010 59,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NSF Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 50,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,444 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 37,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,954 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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R446 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R446 DGT, 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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R446 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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