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R409 PDK

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,100 mi
Last recorded35,100 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 PDK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,100 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 35,098 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,980 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

fuel cap sealing washer detyeriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 33,978 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

fuel cap sealing washer detyeriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,625 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to separate and side walls startig to crack

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,814 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,814 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 28,297 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 26,285 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 26,284 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R409 PDK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R409 PDK, 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 R409 PDK registered?

R409 PDK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R409 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 PDK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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