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R44 JBS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,718 mi
Last recorded83,718 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 JBS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 83,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slight corroded front inside

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,718 miles

front brake discs slight corroded front inside

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 77,011 miles

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

front nearside inner driveshaft boot has slight leak of grease.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,174 miles

BOTHFRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

FRONT WHEEL TRACKING

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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R44 JBS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R44 JBS, 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 R44 JBS registered?

R44 JBS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R44 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 JBS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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