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R178 JCN

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,846 mi
Last recorded73,846 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting60,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 JCN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 61,710 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,284 miles

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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R178 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R178 JCN, 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 R178 JCN registered?

R178 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R178 JCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 JCN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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