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R597 PBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,074 mi
Last recorded68,074 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on rear inner wheel arch both sides but not within perscribed area

Fail 22 Oct 2014 67,863 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,068 miles

note condition of all 4 tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,967 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres2 mm.slight play in osr suspension arm bushes.ns inner driveshaft boot leaking.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,799 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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R597 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R597 PBU, 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 R597 PBU registered?

R597 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R597 PBU safe to buy?

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