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R842 YTR

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 YTR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,432 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 77,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,778 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,136 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 74,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 71,416 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,112 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,993 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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R842 YTR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R842 YTR, 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 R842 YTR registered?

R842 YTR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is R842 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 YTR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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