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S884 DBN

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,002 mi
Last recorded42,002 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 DBN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,002 miles

Belt/Pulley noise

Offside Front Slight binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Belt/Pulley noise

Offside Front Slight binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 41,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,684 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 39,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,071 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 28,465 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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S884 DBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S884 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 S884 DBN?

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What year was S884 DBN registered?

S884 DBN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S884 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 DBN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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