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R517 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,757 miles

offside rearlamp slightly broken

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,195 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,195 miles

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

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

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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R517 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R517 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 R517 DGT registered?

R517 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R517 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 DGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R517 DGT have outstanding finance?

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