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R779 FUR

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 FUR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,580 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 108,571 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,023 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate poor

n/s/f h/lamp poor

n/s/f side light poor

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 23 Jul 2009 102,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 99,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ back plate deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2006 97,407 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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R779 FUR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R779 FUR, 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 R779 FUR registered?

R779 FUR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R779 FUR safe to buy?

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