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R27 FHL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,733 mi
Last recorded31,733 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,293 miles

NSR Tyre has cracks but not through to cords

Fail 17 Nov 2014 23,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

NSR Tyre has cracks but not through to cords

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,172 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,611 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 10,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,585 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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R27 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

R27 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R27 FHL safe to buy?

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