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R384 JRN

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 JRN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,185 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis, subframe & floor

n/s engine mounting worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,185 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r chassis, subframe & floor

n/s engine mounting worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,386 miles

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 91,251 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,562 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear subframe mounts corroded require attention

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,958 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear axles corroded

excess play in lower gearbox mount

Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,279 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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R384 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R384 JRN, 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 R384 JRN registered?

R384 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R384 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 JRN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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