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R129 CTC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,926 mi
Last recorded62,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 CTC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,926 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,060 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

SUN VIS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,060 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

SUN VIS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 58,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,474 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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R129 CTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R129 CTC, 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 R129 CTC registered?

R129 CTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R129 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 CTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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