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R371 LDL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,443 mi
Last recorded41,443 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 LDL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,443 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both centre fuel pipes corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively seized jumping over screen (8.2.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both centre fuel pipes corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear shocks weak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 37,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers perished (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.4.G.4e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear shocks weak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,234 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 27,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 47,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 44,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 44,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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R371 LDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R371 LDL, 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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R371 LDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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