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R246 OBD

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,048 mi
Last recorded45,048 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 OBD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 45,048 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre close to limit wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2009 45,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre close to limit wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 40,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,624 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

small exhaust blow from cat/centre joint

Pass 10 May 2006 32,121 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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R246 OBD is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R246 OBD, 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 R246 OBD registered?

R246 OBD is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R246 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 OBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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