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R258 OBD

1998 Fiat Seicento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,663 mi
Last recorded71,663 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 OBD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 71,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate minor damage

minor centre exhaust blow

Fail 21 Dec 2007 71,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate minor damage

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,220 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 65,215 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R258 OBD is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R258 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R258 OBD registered?

R258 OBD is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R258 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 OBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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