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R27 BNT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,812 mi
Last recorded80,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,812 miles

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

Nearside seat belt locking mechanism missing.But Still working

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 80,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside seat belt locking mechanism missing.But Still working

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,514 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers and passanger front seat security . poss passanger seat frame snapped

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

offside headlamp glass security

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,514 miles

Oil leak

headlamp beam patterns poor.

n/s/r radius arm corroding

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged/distorted

sidewall damage n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,514 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r radius arm corroding

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged/distorted

sidewall damage n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

Pass 22 May 2009 64,514 miles

both outer CV boots perished

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp reflectors dull

n/s/r & o/s/f wheels distorted

Fail 22 May 2009 64,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer CV boots perished

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp reflectors dull

n/s/r & o/s/f wheels distorted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,508 miles

see advice sheet no.543837757168, issued 06/06/2007 (items 008 & 011 rectified)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake balance poor

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

poor connection n/s headlamp

rear brake readings seem low

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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R27 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R27 BNT, 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 R27 BNT registered?

R27 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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