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R248 KFR

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 KFR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 79,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 74,134 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 71,025 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 71,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 67,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 67,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 60,029 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 60,029 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R248 KFR is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R248 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R248 KFR registered?

R248 KFR is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R248 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 KFR shows 9 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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