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R281 WGW

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,383 mi
Last recorded61,383 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 WGW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,995 miles

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

advise crack in windscreen outside swept area. †

Fail 27 Mar 2006 59,995 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise crack in windscreen outside swept area. †

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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R281 WGW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R281 WGW, 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 R281 WGW registered?

R281 WGW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R281 WGW safe to buy?

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