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R337 DSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,350 mi
Last recorded98,350 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,006 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,244 miles

front suspension strut legs corroded

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,244 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,588 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,505 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,103 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 57,096 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate rusty.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,843 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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R337 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R337 DSC, 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 R337 DSC registered?

R337 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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