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S323 DHJ

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 DHJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2008 58,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,438 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,438 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 46,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento S?

Based on 1,731 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,093
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 160
parking brake recording little or no effort 156
Headlamp aim too low 85
brake binding 79
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S323 DHJ is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,380 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S323 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S323 DHJ?

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What year was S323 DHJ registered?

S323 DHJ is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is S323 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 DHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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