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R121 ATC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight exhaust blow from joints

slight tightness in offside front wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2009 92,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight exhaust blow from joints

slight tightness in offside front wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2009 92,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow from exhaust joints

Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 76,372 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 76,372 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 65,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 54,527 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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R121 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue 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 R121 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.

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What year was R121 ATC registered?

R121 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R121 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 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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