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R339 DSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,021 mi
Last recorded14,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 14,021 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Different size tyres fitted between front and rear

Fail 11 Nov 2016 14,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Different size tyres fitted between front and rear

Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,012 miles

TYRES PERISHING

Pass 17 May 2011 12,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,141 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 12,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 11,887 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 30 May 2008 11,494 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 11,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,935 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 10,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 10,198 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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R339 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R339 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 R339 DSC registered?

R339 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R339 DSC safe to buy?

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