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C293 OBL

1985 Fiat Strada

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,841 mi
Last recorded55,841 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat Strada74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 OBL
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,425 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Fiat Strada?

Based on 1,404 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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C293 OBL is a 1985 Fiat Strada in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,694 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 Strada fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C293 OBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C293 OBL registered?

C293 OBL is a 1985 Fiat Strada, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C293 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C293 OBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C293 OBL have outstanding finance?

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