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R553 OGB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 OGB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded to limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

fuel filler pipe clip loose

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,240 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 53,640 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

R553 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R553 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 OGB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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