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R612 CWU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 CWU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel high

oil leaks noted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,503 miles

nearside front shocker damp

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,456 miles

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

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

emissions eratic

engine and gearbox damp with oil

front screen scratched

nearside rear tyre slight out of shape

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,097 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,774 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 67,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,057 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 57,057 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R612 CWU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R612 CWU, 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 R612 CWU registered?

R612 CWU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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