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R774 CWS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Suggest rusproofing of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 52,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 52,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise:engine management light on

advise:engine running rough when cold

advise:rear exhaust hanger rubbers cracking

advise:signs of coolant leak

Pass 18 May 2006 46,635 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 46,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

ADVISE TYRES PERISHED

Pass 5 May 2005 41,336 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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R774 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red 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 R774 CWS, 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 R774 CWS registered?

R774 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R774 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 CWS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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