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R527 DGT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Orange Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,711 mi
Last recorded42,711 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 42,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 41,146 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 37,315 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 37,315 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,675 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 33,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 31,874 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,934 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 27,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,569 miles

o/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,594 miles

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r,n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 12,621 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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R527 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Orange with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R527 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 R527 DGT registered?

R527 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R527 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 DGT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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