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R377 MRS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,355 mi
Last recorded65,355 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,355 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,324 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,553 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,962 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 55,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 49,683 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 49,683 miles

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

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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R377 MRS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R377 MRS, 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 R377 MRS registered?

R377 MRS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R377 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 MRS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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