CarVerify

Free Car Check

R312 ABC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,696 mi
Last recorded64,696 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,696 miles

Advise condition of drivers seat back

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 64,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Advise condition of drivers seat back

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,712 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS (BOOT) CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS HAVE GONE HARD

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,985 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded /holed

Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded /holed

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,562 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,934 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,015 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 40,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 40,043 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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
Full Fiat Cinquecento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R312 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R312 ABC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R312 ABC?

You can check the full history of R312 ABC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R312 ABC registered?

R312 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R312 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 ABC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R312 ABC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R312 ABC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.