MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,522 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres getting low on tread
rear wiperblade starting to split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres getting low on tread
rear wiperblade starting to split
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
check pads for wear
nearside front leg is rusty,no leaks yet
offside rear backplate is rusty
offside wiper arm has slight movement
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight bind from n/s front brake.
only 2mm tread left on n/s rear tyre.
front number plate deteriorating
rear tyres cracking
slight blow from exhaust down pipe
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R472 LBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R472 LBU, 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 R472 LBU registered?
R472 LBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R472 LBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R472 LBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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