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R446 CWX

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,437 mi
Last recorded42,437 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 CWX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,437 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

car has various rust spots on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,117 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 32,930 miles

Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned trapped by trim (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 19,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,381 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,378 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 17,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,782 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 15,776 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,310 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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R446 CWX is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R446 CWX, 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 R446 CWX registered?

R446 CWX is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R446 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 CWX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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