MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper bumper unclipped but not likely to become detached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
various areas underside of vehicle corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
slight rust some areas underside
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drum brake back plate corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
COOLANT LEAK
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens damaged. (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise : temp fuel cap fitted.
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
COOLANT LEAK
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens damaged. (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise : temp fuel cap fitted.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advise : nearside rear tyre edgewear.
advise : offside front tyre sidewall damaged.
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
suspect leak from washer resevoir
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
suspect leak from washer resevoir
heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Off side rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R299 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R299 JDL, 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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R299 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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