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R189 WRK

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,451 mi
Last recorded36,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 WRK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,451 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,802 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 17,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,529 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,616 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 15,616 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,155 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 15,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R189 WRK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R189 WRK, 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 R189 WRK registered?

R189 WRK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R189 WRK safe to buy?

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