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R486 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,375 miles

exhaust system, brake pipes greased

Pass 21 May 2010 72,902 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 64,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 64,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,858 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 49,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R486 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R486 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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What year was R486 DGT registered?

R486 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R486 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 DGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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