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R717 JBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,501 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise areas of advanced corrosion on rear subframe!

advise offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

advise offside wiper linkage worn! advise replacement or repair!

Fail 10 Mar 2012 35,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise both offside wheels stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

advise long parking brake travel!

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded!

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,454 miles

advise rear subfame corroded & parts welded covered in underseal! advise replacement!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,454 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rusty brake pipes!

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,361 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2008 22,820 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 20,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,119 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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R717 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R717 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 R717 JBU registered?

R717 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R717 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 JBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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