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R691 OCB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 OCB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,248 miles

advise rear brake check

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

fuel tank corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,472 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank rusty

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank rusty

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,561 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,542 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,684 miles

both rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,160 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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R691 OCB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R691 OCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R691 OCB registered?

R691 OCB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R691 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 OCB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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