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R611 HTC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,595 miles

both front discs worn

chip in windscreen outside swept area

o/s/f door check strap missing

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front discs worn

chip in windscreen outside swept area

o/s/f door check strap missing

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,231 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front bumper taped

nearside headlamp condensation and pattern slightly diffused

offside mirror glass cracked

steering wheel covering loose

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,631 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking to tread and sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2008 81,631 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

slight pull to left ( nearside ) under braking possible due to grease on offside brake disc

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking to tread and sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,493 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 75,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R611 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R611 HTC, 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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R611 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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