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R41 VDT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,412 mi
Last recorded90,412 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 VDT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,349 miles

n/s front suspension signs of contact with inner wing

Fail 9 Jan 2009 90,325 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front suspension signs of contact with inner wing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 85,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 83,448 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 83,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2005 78,088 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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R41 VDT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc 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 R41 VDT, 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 R41 VDT registered?

R41 VDT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R41 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 VDT 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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