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R664 FDL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 FDL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,657 miles

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust system blowing

drivers door drops

engine oil leaks

inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake hose damaged

n/s/f seat belt clip damaged

outer sills corroded

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 80,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust system blowing

engine oil leaks

inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake hose damaged

n/s/f seat belt clip damaged

outer sills corroded

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor damage to screen.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,568 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 5/3/07

Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,568 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both headlamps condensated

cambelt laST CHANGED?

exhaust system leaking

nearside front seatbelt holster casing missing

offside front seatbelt contaminated

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear bumper split

slight damage to offside rear seatbelt

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,287 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 9.35am on 2/3/06

Fail 2 Mar 2006 70,287 miles

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

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

cooling system heater hose plastic bleed screw head missing

corrosion starting in offside front door shut

damage to offside front and offside rear seatbelts

exhaust system leaking and very rusty

fuel cap seal poor

low brake servo action

nearside fron seatbelt holster trim missing

offside headlamp condensated

offside outer cv joint gaitor split

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various oil leaks

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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R664 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R664 FDL, 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 R664 FDL registered?

R664 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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