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R687 OCB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,974 mi
Last recorded58,974 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 OCB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 58,974 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 58,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,547 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 52,547 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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R687 OCB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 52,802 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 Cinquecento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R687 OCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R687 OCB registered?

R687 OCB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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