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R718 EVG

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

54,831 mi
Last recorded54,831 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 EVG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,831 miles

Some Light General Corrosion Under

Fail 27 Aug 2025 54,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Some Light General Corrosion Under

Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,820 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 54,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 54,674 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills and floor pan . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,418 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 54,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter slight leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,050 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 54,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front at join next to exhaust heat shield on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,629 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,705 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,355 miles

advise off side front top strutt rubber cover splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,275 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,663 miles

advise middle exhaust blowing and it only just met emmisions test

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,956 miles

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

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

advise both rear wishnones signs of rusting also exhaust box and pipes show signs of rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,351 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,493 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 47,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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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R718 EVG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R718 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 R718 EVG registered?

R718 EVG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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