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R102 WLR

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,163 mi
Last recorded45,163 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 WLR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,163 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,479 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,672 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,522 miles

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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R102 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R102 WLR, 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 R102 WLR registered?

R102 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R102 WLR safe to buy?

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