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R725 LTT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,695 mi
Last recorded39,695 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 LTT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 39,695 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure Reflector loose inside lamp (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,422 miles

O/s front shock slightly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 38,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/s front shock slightly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,990 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,980 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside head light condensed

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear trye perrished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,069 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,992 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 25,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,111 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates slightly corroded

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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R725 LTT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R725 LTT, 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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R725 LTT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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