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R263 JRP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 JRP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,912 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,698 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,838 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,384 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,101 miles

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

headlights damp

horn

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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R263 JRP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R263 JRP, 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 R263 JRP registered?

R263 JRP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R263 JRP safe to buy?

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