MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front shock absorber slight misting
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
nearside front shock absorber slight misting
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
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R742 CBW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R742 CBW, 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 R742 CBW registered?
R742 CBW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R742 CBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R742 CBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R742 CBW have outstanding finance?
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