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R46 BYB

1998 Fiat Hobby

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,511 mi
Last recorded130,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelHobby
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 130,511 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

slight travel on footbrake but not affecting operation

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight corrosion on nsf inner arch/valance but not to excess

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears / at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill step corrode but not to excess

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

superficial corrosion to front suspension but not to excess

Pass 30 Mar 2021 123,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe / front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill step has slight corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,461 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 102,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,342 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 96,342 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,443 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes on centre axle has slight brake bind

Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,150 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 75,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Hobby?

Based on 1,119 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
2,285
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Direction indicator incorrect colour 9
Horn not working 7
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R46 BYB is a 1998 Fiat Hobby in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Fiat Hobby fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R46 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hobby typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Hobby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R46 BYB registered?

R46 BYB is a 1998 Fiat Hobby, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R46 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 BYB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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