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R598 WHY

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting60,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 108,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 107,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 107,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 102,969 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 94,281 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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R598 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 60,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R598 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R598 WHY registered?

R598 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R598 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 WHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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