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R83 ABC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 66,528 miles

brakes will bed in

Fail 4 May 2010 66,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

1.STRONGLY ADVISE O/S/R offside rear back plate corroded.2.rear chassie,rear sub/frame,rear suspension all corroding.3.both rear brakes slight judder

1.n/s door handle damaged.2.fuel cap seal cracking.3.knock from rear suspension.4.both blades torn.5.front no plate poor.6.both outer CVboots cracking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 64,861 miles

both rear lower seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

both rear suspension arms becoming rusty

front brake imbalence on legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,514 miles

front brake imbalence near legal limit/long pedal travel

Pass 30 May 2007 61,743 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,743 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front brakes binding slightly - nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tread -

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,087 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 54,935 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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R83 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R83 ABC, 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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R83 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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