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R711 LTT

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 LTT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,669 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 73,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust blow from join

idle fluctuates

Fail 10 Jan 2009 70,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,343 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 63,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,503 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

handbrake cable

Pass 5 May 2006 51,943 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 51,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s handbrake cable hanging down.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 51,727 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R711 LTT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R711 LTT, 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 R711 LTT registered?

R711 LTT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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