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R490 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,730 mi
Last recorded78,730 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 78,730 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 30 May 2014 73,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,203 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 62,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,039 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,637 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,487 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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R490 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R490 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R490 DGT?

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What year was R490 DGT registered?

R490 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R490 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 DGT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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