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R266 ANO

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,393 mi
Last recorded40,393 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 ANO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,611 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edges

offside rear tyre uneven treat pattern

Fail 4 May 2011 36,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre worn outer edges

offside rear tyre uneven treat pattern

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,832 miles

nearside front tyre worm outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2011 35,832 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre worm outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,185 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,175 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R266 ANO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R266 ANO, 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 R266 ANO registered?

R266 ANO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R266 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 ANO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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