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R626 PBU

1998 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,758 mi
Last recorded15,758 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,758 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 13 Oct 2011 15,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,715 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 12,715 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R626 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc 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 R626 PBU, 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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How do I check the history of R626 PBU?

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What year was R626 PBU registered?

R626 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R626 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 PBU 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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