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R137 ROF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 ROF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,977 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 98,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,281 miles

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 89,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,171 miles

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 88,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,871 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 86,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,839 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 82,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,113 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 76,095 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,086 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 68,086 miles

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

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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R137 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 65.2%.

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 R137 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 R137 ROF registered?

R137 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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