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R117 OCB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,384 mi
Last recorded44,384 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 OCB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyres outer side walls starting to split and perish

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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R117 OCB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 OCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R117 OCB registered?

R117 OCB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R117 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 OCB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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