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S883 DBN

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 DBN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,218 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,856 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 50,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,190 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 41,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise nearside handbrake less efficient than offside

Pass 29 May 2007 41,134 miles

advise nearside handbrake less efficient than offside

Pass 30 May 2006 33,733 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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S883 DBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S883 DBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S883 DBN?

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What year was S883 DBN registered?

S883 DBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S883 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 DBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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