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R489 OTE

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 OTE
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

aux belt noisy

both rear tyres perished

cooling system appears to have a major leak

light corrosion on structural,steering and suspension components

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,531 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake ferrel clips slightly cooroded

both rear flexy hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

light corrosion appearing under vehicle

oil leak from engine bay but their was an appropriate amount in whilst carry out mot

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake ferrel clips slightly cooroded

both rear flexy hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

light corrosion appearing under vehicle

oil leak from engine bay but their was an appropriate amount in whilst carry out mot

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,813 miles

advise wiper blades

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,862 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,196 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiper blades split at edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,321 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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R489 OTE is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R489 OTE, 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 R489 OTE registered?

R489 OTE is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R489 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 OTE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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