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R322 ABP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 ABP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

non standard exhaust fitted considered excessively noisy

Fail 6 Jul 2017 101,408 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,137 miles

non standard exhaust fitted, not considered excessively noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,810 miles

Engine very noisey

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 88,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine very noisey

Headlamp output poor

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,384 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,643 miles

o/s/r brake back plate corossion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 73,132 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 73,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise rocker clearance check

Fail 20 Mar 2008 73,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

advise rocker clearance check

Fail 20 Mar 2007 72,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 71,231 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,231 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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R322 ABP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R322 ABP, 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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R322 ABP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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