MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
suspect o/s/f steel brake pipe in poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
suspect o/s/f steel brake pipe in poor condition
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R541 TAC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R541 TAC, 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 R541 TAC registered?
R541 TAC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R541 TAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R541 TAC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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