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R461 ATW

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,025 mi
Last recorded107,025 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 ATW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 9,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,144 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 8,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 73,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,591 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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R461 ATW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R461 ATW, 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

How do I check the history of R461 ATW?

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What year was R461 ATW registered?

R461 ATW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R461 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 ATW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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