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R472 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin64,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sportin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,340 miles

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

front bumper brocken

Fail 23 Feb 2008 58,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper brocken

Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front road wheels in close proximity to suspension legs

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,071 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,097 miles

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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R472 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 64,160 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 R472 DGT, 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 28 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 R472 DGT registered?

R472 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sportin, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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