MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cooling fan doesn't apear to be working
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside front wheel binding sligthy
offside rear tyre perishing sligthy
both rear tyres splitting up
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
rattle at front exhaust box
small crack on windscreen
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres splitting up
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
rattle at front exhaust box
small crack on windscreen
BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING.
BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING, OF SIDE WALLS AND TREAD BELTS.
EXHAUST BLOWING AT FRONT FLEXI.
EXHAUST BLOWING MIDSECTION TOO REAR BOX.
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING.
BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING, OF SIDE WALLS AND TREAD BELTS.
EXHAUST BLOWING AT FRONT FLEXI.
EXHAUST BLOWING MIDSECTION TOO REAR BOX.
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R501 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R501 LYJ, 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 R501 LYJ registered?
R501 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R501 LYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R501 LYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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