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S355 DSC

1998 Fiat Seicento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento S57,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2008 79,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

clutch worn out

Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,876 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,173 miles

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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S355 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S355 DSC, 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

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What year was S355 DSC registered?

S355 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento S, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S355 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 DSC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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