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R712 JBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,448 mi
Last recorded46,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2011 45,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 45,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 43,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 43,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 40,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 37,495 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,847 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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R712 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R712 JBU, 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 R712 JBU registered?

R712 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R712 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 JBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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