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R626 LVV

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 LVV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,374 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2010 48,374 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,193 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,193 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,427 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,567 miles

exhaust has slight blow

nearside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,966 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/r wheel binding on slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2006 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel

o/s/r wheel binding on slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,587 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 31,587 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R626 LVV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R626 LVV, 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 R626 LVV registered?

R626 LVV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R626 LVV safe to buy?

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