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R107 JRN

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,802 mi
Last recorded87,802 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JRN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 87,802 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2018 86,377 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 86,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 84,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,974 miles

Registration lamp feint

Pass 12 May 2015 82,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 82,258 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,166 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,033 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyres under inflated.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,378 miles

Play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,671 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,823 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,964 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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R107 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R107 JRN, 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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R107 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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