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R299 JDL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,178 mi
Last recorded58,178 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 JDL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,178 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 58,111 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,753 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,782 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 52,782 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,579 miles

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.

Fail 9 May 2016 39,579 miles

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.

Pass 8 May 2015 36,060 miles

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.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 34,441 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,441 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,374 miles

suspect leak from washer resevoir

Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,374 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 31,093 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2012 31,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,744 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,988 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,965 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,055 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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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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