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R578 OGB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 OGB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 83,729 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 83,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyre side walls starting too crack

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,081 miles

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

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs worn and pitted near excessive

signs of slight oil leaks from both front shockers

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,112 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 55,112 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R578 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R578 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 R578 OGB registered?

R578 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R578 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 OGB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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