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R618 FOB

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 FOB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,894 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

outer cv boots cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2015 58,894 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

outer cv boots cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

outer cv boots starting to crack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

outer cv boots starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake pipe corroding

slight imbalace and variation front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,646 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding, front flexible hoses starting to deteriorate

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,157 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

rear shock absorbers weak, offside damp

Pass 26 May 2009 54,989 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

front shock absorbers damp

nearside front brake pipe corroding

slight drone offside rear bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,949 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 41,863 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R618 FOB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R618 FOB, 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 R618 FOB registered?

R618 FOB is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R618 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 FOB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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