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R550 GUD

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,049 mi
Last recorded79,049 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 GUD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,049 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,933 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,283 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 26,819 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,819 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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R550 GUD is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc 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 R550 GUD, 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 R550 GUD registered?

R550 GUD is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R550 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 GUD 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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