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S896 DOB

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 DOB
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,697 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,847 miles

metal frame is protruding from the front bumper

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,112 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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S896 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S896 DOB, 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 S896 DOB?

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What year was S896 DOB registered?

S896 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S896 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 DOB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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