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R173 JHU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,341 mi
Last recorded102,341 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 102,341 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 93,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,199 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer c.v gaitors perished

engine oil leak

nearside chassis corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn

offside side side repeater lens missing

Fail 28 Aug 2010 89,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer c.v gaitors perished

engine oil leak

nearside chassis corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn

offside side side repeater lens missing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 83,806 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 83,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both number plates delaminated

condensation in both headlamps

exhaust blow

oil leak

play in front struts

play in steering rack

rear footbrake efforts low

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,562 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak+gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust hanger perished+splitting

ADVISE:::fuel pipe to filter perished and splitting :::

Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,626 miles

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

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

screen marked by wipers

Fail 8 Aug 2006 59,626 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

screen marked by wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2005 49,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 49,529 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R173 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R173 JHU, 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 R173 JHU registered?

R173 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R173 JHU safe to buy?

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