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R639 JHT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,196 mi
Last recorded54,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 54,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 52,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,817 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,877 miles

adviced headlamp beam intensity;recomend replacement headlamps for next mot.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,877 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

adviced headlamp beam intensity;recomend replacement headlamps for next mot.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,441 miles

adviced o/s headlamp reflector corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,939 miles

recomend brake service

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,827 miles

advice nearside wiperblade started to split

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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R639 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R639 JHT, 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 R639 JHT registered?

R639 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R639 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 JHT shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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