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R272 OHP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 OHP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 68,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 68,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,694 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SUMP GOING RUSTY

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

BRAKE LINE UNDER CAR GOING RUSTY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL LINE UNDER CAR GOING RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SUMP GOING RUSTY

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,037 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 47,037 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,020 miles

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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R272 OHP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R272 OHP, 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 R272 OHP registered?

R272 OHP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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