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R79 CDL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,501 mi
Last recorded50,501 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 CDL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

heat shield rattling on exhaust

oil leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,484 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall and tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

heat shield rattling on exhaust

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,748 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,627 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 31,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,174 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,750 miles

REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODING

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,793 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,698 miles

both rear tyres wells perished

wear in off side rear wheel bearing

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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R79 CDL 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 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 R79 CDL, 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 R79 CDL registered?

R79 CDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R79 CDL safe to buy?

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