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R387 DTC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,182 mi
Last recorded39,182 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,182 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,182 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 34,202 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R387 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R387 DTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R387 DTC?

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What year was R387 DTC registered?

R387 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R387 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 DTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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