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R672 AVS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 AVS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,182 miles

owner needs to slow down

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,853 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,270 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 45,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 43,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,561 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R672 AVS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R672 AVS, 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 R672 AVS registered?

R672 AVS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R672 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 AVS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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