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R599 WLD

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 WLD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear suspension arms corroded

offside headlight worn / weak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear suspension arms corroded

offside headlight worn / weak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,901 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

suspension both rear lower wishbones rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension both rear lower wishbones rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,504 miles

clutch has no clearance

headlights weak

no key for fuel cap & tax is 4 another car

rear wiper blade worn

washe bottle leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

clutch has no clearance

headlights weak

no key for fuel cap & tax is 4 another car

rear wiper blade worn

washe bottle leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2009 37,383 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both no plates slightly worn

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,383 miles

both no plates slightly worn

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R599 WLD is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R599 WLD, 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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R599 WLD is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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