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R530 LDL

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,660 mi
Last recorded93,660 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 LDL
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 93,660 miles

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

Rear tyres poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,526 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear tyres poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 83,743 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 83,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,930 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel long

Fail 8 May 2008 75,824 miles

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

engine oil leak

handbrake travel long

off side of windscreen has damage/corrosion to the body

Pass 16 May 2007 68,339 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 68,301 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust starting to rust (minor leak)

Fail 5 May 2006 58,234 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 58,234 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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R530 LDL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R530 LDL, 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 R530 LDL registered?

R530 LDL is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R530 LDL safe to buy?

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