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R422 WEY

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 WEY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,999 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,999 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,253 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jan 2013 42,272 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,195 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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R422 WEY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R422 WEY, 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 R422 WEY registered?

R422 WEY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R422 WEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 WEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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