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R485 LWV

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,424 mi
Last recorded106,424 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 LWV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,424 miles

Brake lines slightly corroded (underside of vehicle)

Engine oil leak

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake nearly at maximum reserve travel

Passenger seat slightly loose but not entirely insecure

Underside of vehicle corroded but components not believed to be seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,425 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 May 2012 88,853 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear suspention arms corroded

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 88,853 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear suspention arms corroded

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 81,091 miles

Slight corrosion to the rear of the nearside rear inner wheel arch

Slight corrosion to the rear of the offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2010 78,261 miles

b/box baffles gone

exhaust mounts poor

gearbox mount poor

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 May 2010 78,261 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

b/box baffles gone

exhaust mounts poor

gearbox mount poor

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 May 2009 73,997 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 73,991 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 67,796 miles

small exhaust leak from front near flexi pipe.

Fail 16 May 2008 67,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing not fully tested as brake is binding.

offside rear brake slightly binding.

small exhaust leak from front near flexi pipe.

Pass 16 May 2007 67,275 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

charging system light on

condensation in both headlamp lenses

condensation in nearside front indicator lense

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 60,115 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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R485 LWV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R485 LWV, 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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R485 LWV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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