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R832 MWH

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,909 mi
Last recorded30,909 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 MWH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake travel

heat shield on catalytic converter slightly insecure

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

slight brake binding on nearside rear wheel

slight gearbox leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake travel

heat shield on catalytic converter slightly insecure

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

slight brake binding on nearside rear wheel

slight gearbox leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,449 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,491 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,491 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper split, both front tyres starting to perish, slight condensation in both front headlights, o/s/r wheel binding slight, n/s/r towing eye bracket corroding, sheild on cat corroding and braking away,

slight exhust blow on flexi joint, slight exhust blow on both clamps, exhust rubbers starting to split on system

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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R832 MWH is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R832 MWH, 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 R832 MWH registered?

R832 MWH is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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