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R477 VKJ

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,379 mi
Last recorded44,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,867 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,616 miles

nail in tyre

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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R477 VKJ is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R477 VKJ, 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 R477 VKJ registered?

R477 VKJ is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R477 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 VKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R477 VKJ have outstanding finance?

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