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R539 JHG

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 JHG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,301 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 41,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2008 41,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 37,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 32,074 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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R539 JHG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R539 JHG, 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 R539 JHG registered?

R539 JHG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R539 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 JHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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