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R305 CSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 CSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,821 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,435 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,856 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,856 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 60,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r suspension arm bush slight play

radiator signs of leakage

rear brake shoe back plates corroded

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,925 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres differant sizes

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2010 44,914 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres differant sizes

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 43,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 43,456 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,718 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,395 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,395 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,194 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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R305 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R305 CSC, 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 R305 CSC registered?

R305 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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