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R425 EGC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,494 mi
Last recorded45,494 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 EGC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 45,494 miles

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

o/s and n/s headlamp condensated and starting to effect output

Pass 24 May 2013 42,551 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 40,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 40,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,198 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 24,500 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 21,061 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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R425 EGC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey 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 R425 EGC, 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

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What year was R425 EGC registered?

R425 EGC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R425 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 EGC 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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