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R698 EVF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,038 mi
Last recorded24,038 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 EVF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2009 24,038 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,344 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2006 17,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,110 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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R698 EVF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R698 EVF, 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 R698 EVF registered?

R698 EVF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R698 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 EVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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