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R493 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,745 mi
Last recorded56,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,745 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both wiper arms worn

long travel on brake pedal

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,507 miles

corrosion to inner sill by fuel filler neck

offside rear wish bone bushes worn

rear brake hose ferrles corroded

rear subframe corroded

various areas of corrosion to underside of car

Fail 24 Jan 2015 55,476 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 53,329 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,259 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 50,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,791 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,791 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,350 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,933 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,933 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 29,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R493 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R493 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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R493 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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