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R120 ATC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s side indicater held in with tape

Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s side indicater held in with tape

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,328 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on both edges

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside front shock absorber has a slight weap

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

oil leak

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Fail 3 Apr 2010 54,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both rear suspention arms slightly corroded

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,508 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 39,508 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R120 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R120 ATC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R120 ATC registered?

R120 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R120 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 ATC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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