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R143 RVP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,828 mi
Last recorded115,828 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting60,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 RVP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,828 miles

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

all vehicles brake pipes covered in grease

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed but out within 30cm of any structural body mounting

Fail 24 Oct 2008 115,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

all vehicles brake pipes covered in grease

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed but out within 30cm of any structural body mounting

Pass 26 Oct 2007 115,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 107,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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R143 RVP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 60,752 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R143 RVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R143 RVP registered?

R143 RVP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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