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R665 TDC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,108 mi
Last recorded65,108 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX51,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 TDC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,515 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 59,515 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 53,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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R665 TDC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,511 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 TDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of R665 TDC?

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What year was R665 TDC registered?

R665 TDC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R665 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 TDC 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.

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