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R473 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento S

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,614 mi
Last recorded89,614 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,878 miles

surface corrosion offside and nearside inside boot

Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion offside and nearside inside boot

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 64,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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R473 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,380 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 DGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R473 DGT registered?

R473 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R473 DGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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