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CBY 343G

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

1,246 mi
Last recorded1,246 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 343G
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 1,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 4,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 1,033 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

sligh tread distortion to both front tyres.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

sligh tread distortion to both front tyres.

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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CBY 343G is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CBY 343G, 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 CBY 343G registered?

CBY 343G is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is CBY 343G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 343G shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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