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R574 JHT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,665 mi
Last recorded81,665 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,423 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,423 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 63,058 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,517 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,667 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 46,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,355 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,981 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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R574 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R574 JHT, 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 R574 JHT registered?

R574 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R574 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 JHT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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