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R643 LVV

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 LVV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,235 miles

smell of petrol fumes no fault found

Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

smell of petrol fumes no fault found

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 80,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

low effort rear service brakes

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge& cut to sidewall

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre wear both edges

rear indicators faded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low effort n/s rear service brake

o/s & n/s headlight beam patterns disspersed

o/s front door check strap missing

slight movement n/s/rear wheel

slight runout o/s rear brake

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

little movement rear park brake levers

low effort rear service brakes

n/s headlight beam pattern slightly disspersed

rear indicators faded

slight movement steering wheel

slight play n/s/r wheel

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,498 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

little movement rear park brake levers

low effort rear service brakes

n/s headlight beam pattern slightly disspersed

rear indicators faded

slight movement steering wheel

slight play n/s/r wheel

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

cat heat shield loose

exhaust baffles loose rear box

front & rear no plates disstorted

low effort rear brakes

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres devoid of tread outside edges

slight imbalance front brakes

various eng & g/box oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

cat heat shield loose

exhaust baffles loose rear box

front & rear no plates disstorted

low effort rear brakes

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres devoid of tread outside edges

slight imbalance front brakes

various eng & g/box oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,627 miles

Oil leak

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

Water ingress to boot

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery light on

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,734 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery light on

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,982 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 51,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R643 LVV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R643 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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R643 LVV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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