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R124 UBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,770 mi
Last recorded87,770 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 UBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 87,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,415 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 51,717 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 UBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBU, 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 R124 UBU registered?

R124 UBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R124 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 UBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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