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R556 NHY

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,629 mi
Last recorded67,629 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 67,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside car, rear seats lifted when presented for test (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector inside headlamp loose (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside car, rear seats lifted when presented for test (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 May 2015 64,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 64,151 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,111 miles

both front wiper split

gearbox oil leak

unable to see and assess front brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,930 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,254 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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R556 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R556 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 R556 NHY registered?

R556 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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