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R821 HHP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 HHP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 92,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 92,289 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,287 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Prescribed area rear seat belt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 91,694 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,124 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,777 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,444 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle overheated during mot test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,842 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 76,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,518 miles

o/s front brake pads unevenly worn.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs are scored on the inner face

offside wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,670 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyre walls splitting

nail/screw in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f brake disc rusty inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,027 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 51,027 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,289 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,926 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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R821 HHP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R821 HHP, 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 R821 HHP registered?

R821 HHP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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