MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,084 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all 4 tyres starting to crack & perish
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to bonnet
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear flex brake pipe ferruls have slight rust
smell of petrol at drivers side on leak
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R473 XCS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R473 XCS, 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 XCS registered?
R473 XCS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R473 XCS safe to buy?
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