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R765 VEL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,760 miles

Both front indicator lamps slightly dicoloured

Engine breather/Vacuum hose split and leaking

Engine very oily and Oil level low!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes have a 20% imbalance

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,758 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front indicator lamps slightly dicoloured

Engine breather/Vacuum hose split and leaking

Engine very oily and Oil level low!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes have a 20% imbalance

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,940 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,812 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,158 miles

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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R765 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R765 VEL, 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 R765 VEL registered?

R765 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R765 VEL safe to buy?

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