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R648 JHT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,736 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 80,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,954 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,526 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,482 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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R648 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R648 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 R648 JHT registered?

R648 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R648 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R648 JHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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