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R495 DBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,326 mi
Last recorded56,326 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,326 miles

rear brake backplates corroded but still sound.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,482 miles

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

n/s/r brake drum backplate corroded but brake retaining pin still secure .

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,897 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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R495 DBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R495 DBU, 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 R495 DBU registered?

R495 DBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R495 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 DBU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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