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R48 NRS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,021 mi
Last recorded59,021 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 NRS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,021 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut/shock absorber poor condition/worn.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 59,012 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front macpherson strut/shock absorber poor condition/worn.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Service brake performance low.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracked and perished

brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 17 Jun 2015 47,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracked and perished

brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 27 May 2014 43,530 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 43,528 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,072 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,913 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,718 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,718 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,483 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,393 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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R48 NRS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R48 NRS, 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 R48 NRS registered?

R48 NRS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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