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R124 DSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

5,380 mi
Last recorded5,380 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 5,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 4,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 4,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 4,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 4,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 4,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 4,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp carrier loose insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 4,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 4,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 4,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 3,908 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 3,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 3,544 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 3,176 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear silencer corroded

slight lean to o/s suspension

Fail 19 Aug 2013 3,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear silencer corroded

slight lean to o/s suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower part of radiator corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 3,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower part of radiator corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,039 miles

Battery insecure

front discs worn due to lack of use

Fail 1 Aug 2011 3,039 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

front discs worn due to lack of use

Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,028 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 3,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 2,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 1,827 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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R124 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R124 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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R124 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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