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R56 ABC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Pink Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,832 mi
Last recorded38,832 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,832 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 38,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 38,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,561 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 38,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,435 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,285 miles

Near side rear tyre side walls are cracking.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,875 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 37,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,690 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 37,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,925 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R56 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Pink with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R56 ABC, 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 R56 ABC registered?

R56 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R56 ABC safe to buy?

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