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R349 WWO

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 WWO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2017 71,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,239 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and advise front flexis exhaust and n/s/r wheel bearing (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 63,580 miles

rear seats not present at time of test

steering notchy

Fail 7 May 2015 63,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seats not present at time of test

steering notchy

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,855 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cat heatshield loose

front c.v boots cable tied on

front wheels binding on

nearside rear number working but faded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 53,850 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cat heatshield loose

front wheels binding on

locking wheel key stuck on drivers side front stud

nearside rear number working but faded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,352 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,304 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,304 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R349 WWO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R349 WWO, 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 R349 WWO registered?

R349 WWO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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