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R107 THY

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,674 mi
Last recorded134,674 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 THY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 134,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 134,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 128,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 64,308 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 64,198 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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 THY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 THY, 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 R107 THY registered?

R107 THY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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