MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front reg. plate starting to fade
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front reg. plate starting to fade
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
unable to finish emissions test as vehlcle boiled up
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Oil leak
n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R527 EBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R527 EBU, 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 R527 EBU registered?
R527 EBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R527 EBU safe to buy?
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