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R521 TKR

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 TKR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion showing on underbody components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion appearing on underbody mechanical components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle showing signs of general component gorrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear wheel/tyre slightly distorted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,041 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 59,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R521 TKR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R521 TKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R521 TKR registered?

R521 TKR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R521 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 TKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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