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R759 DJX

1998 Fiat Seicento

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,194 mi
Last recorded65,194 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 DJX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 65,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s wiper arm insecure

Pass 25 May 2013 61,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 61,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,165 miles

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

vehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underesald

Pass 13 May 2011 53,647 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 53,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear suspension corroded

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 49,151 miles

front suspension legs corroded

Fail 6 May 2010 49,139 miles

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

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

front suspension legs corroded

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 5 May 2009 44,243 miles

front struts corroded

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 39,255 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 39,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 34,353 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 23,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R759 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R759 DJX, 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 R759 DJX registered?

R759 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R759 DJX safe to buy?

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