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S899 DTN

1998 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,896 mi
Last recorded85,896 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 DTN
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,896 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 85,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear engine mounting worn

Fail 7 Feb 2012 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear engine mounting worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,516 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 670,146 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 67,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 64,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S899 DTN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S899 DTN, 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.

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What year was S899 DTN registered?

S899 DTN is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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