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R136 ROF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,027 mi
Last recorded60,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 ROF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,259 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch to boot floor corroded but not structural

Offside Rear inner wheel arch to boot floor corroded but not structural

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,259 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch to boot floor corroded but not structural

Offside Rear inner wheel arch to boot floor corroded but not structural

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 57,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,321 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,291 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,970 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel

offside head lamp glass damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,929 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 17,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,976 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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R136 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R136 ROF, 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 R136 ROF registered?

R136 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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