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R358 HRP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,710 mi
Last recorded163,710 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 HRP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 163,710 miles

Nearside Front jacking point is corroded but not significantly weakened

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle and and rear suspension arms are corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,939 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 158,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 157,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 157,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general underbody corrosion to rear suspension components

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2018 157,354 miles

Rear general underbody corrosion to rear susoension components

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 154,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp kick out converters fitted

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing is making a slight noise

general underbody corrosion to floors, inner sills and rear axle, has not been significantly weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,040 miles

Front both nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 13 May 2014 149,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 137,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded at front flexi

Pass 14 May 2012 125,966 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 125,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 119,120 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 119,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 106,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle presented with fuel tank repair & low fuel warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2009 90,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle presented with fuel tank repair & low fuel warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,256 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,253 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 63,635 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,563 miles

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

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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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R358 HRP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R358 HRP, 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 R358 HRP registered?

R358 HRP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R358 HRP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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