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R677 VBL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,131 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,158 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to off side front headlight

surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,663 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,461 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general surface rust on underside

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,696 miles

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

O/S headlamp cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,882 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in o/s headlamp

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,687 miles

off side headlamp glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side headlamp glass cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,165 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,199 miles

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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R677 VBL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R677 VBL, 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 R677 VBL registered?

R677 VBL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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