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S981 DSC

1998 Fiat Seicento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,725 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,706 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 32,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,889 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 26,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 17,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,279 miles

both rear tyres cracking at sidewall

travel at handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,715 miles

corrosion at exhaust system

weathering at rear tyre walls

Pass 11 Nov 2008 8,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 8,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,597 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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S981 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S981 DSC, 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 S981 DSC registered?

S981 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S981 DSC safe to buy?

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