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R29 PGB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,183 mi
Last recorded46,183 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting60,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 PGB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,183 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 46,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 37,445 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 37,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,374 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 31,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 31,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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R29 PGB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 60,752 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 PGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R29 PGB registered?

R29 PGB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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