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R627 EBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 EBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,794 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,794 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 77,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,738 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

offside brake disc in poor condition

oil leaks from underside

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,407 miles

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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R627 EBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow 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 R627 EBU, 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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R627 EBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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