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R473 RVP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,302 mi
Last recorded63,302 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 RVP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,302 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,832 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 59,789 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,483 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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R473 RVP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R473 RVP, 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 R473 RVP registered?

R473 RVP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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