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R258 WLO

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 WLO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 95,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake discs very rusty

N/S Front inner lower wish bone mount repaired and welded and floor crumpled to to accident

Slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,971 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,971 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 73,349 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,349 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,519 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 59,519 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R258 WLO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R258 WLO, 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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R258 WLO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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