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R751 JBW

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,847 mi
Last recorded73,847 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 JBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2007 73,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges(this tyre is of a stepped tread design)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,847 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges(this tyre is of a stepped tread design)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 66,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicator bulbs faded

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,494 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

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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R751 JBW 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 50%.

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 R751 JBW, 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 R751 JBW registered?

R751 JBW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R751 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 JBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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