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R713 EVG

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,253 mi
Last recorded58,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 EVG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,071 miles

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing still working properly

Fail 18 Sep 2008 55,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing still working properly

Fail 7 Aug 2007 54,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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R713 EVG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R713 EVG, 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 R713 EVG registered?

R713 EVG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R713 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R713 EVG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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