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R553 NHY

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,295 mi
Last recorded49,295 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,295 miles

offside rear inner sill corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,860 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 41,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,518 miles

radiator corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,335 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,430 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,415 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 27,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,428 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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R553 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R553 NHY, 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 R553 NHY registered?

R553 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R553 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 NHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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