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R455 GHU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 GHU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 105,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

the O/S/F brake disc is badly corroded on the inner contact face, but has a section of clear contact area that produces sufficient brake efficiency.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 78,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 71,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,667 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 55,756 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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R455 GHU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R455 GHU, 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 R455 GHU registered?

R455 GHU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R455 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 GHU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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