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R138 UBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,298 mi
Last recorded84,298 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 UBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,573 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,839 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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R138 UBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R138 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 R138 UBU registered?

R138 UBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R138 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 UBU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R138 UBU have outstanding finance?

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