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R118 DSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin58,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 57,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 May 2006 51,619 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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R118 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 58,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 DSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R118 DSC registered?

R118 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R118 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 DSC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R118 DSC have outstanding finance?

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