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R65 BCS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 BCS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 66,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 66,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,021 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 54,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R65 BCS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R65 BCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R65 BCS registered?

R65 BCS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R65 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 BCS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R65 BCS have outstanding finance?

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