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R119 DSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bith rear tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres close to limit inside egdes

nearside rear tyre cuts on side wall but not showing cords

rattle coming from nearside gearbox mount

Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bith rear tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres close to limit inside egdes

nearside rear tyre cuts on side wall but not showing cords

rattle coming from nearside gearbox mount

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,556 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 5 Jan 2009 51,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,361 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 36,355 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) 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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R119 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R119 DSC, 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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R119 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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