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R123 DSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,220 miles

exhaust system slightly coroded

n/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly coroded

n/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,588 miles

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

o/s rear back plate corroded

slight play at n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,578 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s rear back plate corroded

slight play at n/s steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,563 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 63,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,107 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R123 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R123 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R123 DSC registered?

R123 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R123 DSC safe to buy?

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