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R322 PDD

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 PDD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,639 miles

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

advise front jacking points surface corrsion

advise handbrake travel

advise o/s/r wing damage

advise rear radias arms surface corrsion

Fail 6 Mar 2009 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

advise front jacking points surface corrsion

advise handbrake travel

advise o/s/r wing damage

advise rear radias arms surface corrsion

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,969 miles

n/s/rear plastic bumper cracked

o/s/ & n/s/rear wishbones & rear beam axle corroding & corroded

o/s/rear outer wheel arch & panel damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear plastic bumper cracked

o/s/ & n/s/rear wishbones & rear beam axle corroding & corroded

o/s/rear outer wheel arch & panel damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,927 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 71,927 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING GEARBOX GENERAL CORROSION TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,694 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,694 miles

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

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S HEAD LIGHT DRIVER ADJUSTER U/S O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT GENERAL CORROSION-MUD FOULING-CLEAN

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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R322 PDD is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 52,802 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R322 PDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R322 PDD registered?

R322 PDD is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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