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R618 OBU

1998 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,982 mi
Last recorded107,982 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 OBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,982 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 48,232 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 48,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R618 OBU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R618 OBU, 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 R618 OBU registered?

R618 OBU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R618 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 OBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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