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R753 JBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,581 mi
Last recorded40,581 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,581 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front door stiff in operation

Nearside front tyre (outer edges worn)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear lighting unit cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle coroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front door stiff in operation

Nearside front tyre (outer edges worn)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear lighting unit cracked

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle coroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,098 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,959 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,893 miles

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

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

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

possible coolant leak?

Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,012 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake appears to be binding slightly & would indicate that it requires repair or attention.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 17,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,323 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,323 miles

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

Gear box oil leaking fron inner cv gator

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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R753 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R753 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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R753 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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