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S531 DPT

1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,735 mi
Last recorded73,735 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 DPT
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento Sporting
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,735 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 173,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,330 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento Sporting?

Based on 3,398 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,366
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 249
parking brake recording little or no effort 235
position lamp(s) not working 176
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S531 DPT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 59,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S531 DPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S531 DPT?

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What year was S531 DPT registered?

S531 DPT is a 1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S531 DPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 DPT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S531 DPT have outstanding finance?

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