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R758 BSC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,726 mi
Last recorded69,726 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,726 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,485 miles

Engine Idle Speed High

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat Shield Clamp Adrift

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight Exhaust blow Front Pipe

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,482 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine Idle Speed High

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat Shield Clamp Adrift

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight Exhaust blow Front Pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,135 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,473 miles

Corrosion On both Rear Radius Arms

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

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front suspension Bump Stops Broken and Dust Covers Split

Rear Exhaust Mounting Deteriorated on Rear Silencer to Body Mounting

Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both Rear Tyres N/SR and O/SR perished on side walls

Corrosion On both Rear Radius Arms

Engine Idle Speed High

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

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front suspension Bump Stops Broken and Dust Covers Split

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Deteriorated on Rear Silencer to Body Mounting

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,029 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,121 miles

Corrosion on Exhaust System

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Split

Fail 12 Nov 2009 57,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Corrosion on Exhaust System

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Split

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,053 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 47,527 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 47,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R758 BSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R758 BSC, 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 R758 BSC registered?

R758 BSC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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