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R659 JBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,962 mi
Last recorded85,962 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting60,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 75,703 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 75,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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R659 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 60,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 JBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R659 JBU registered?

R659 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R659 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 JBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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