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R84 YBK

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,019 mi
Last recorded105,019 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 YBK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 105,019 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 105,019 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 100,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 79,823 miles

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 79,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,865 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside headlight condensated

Pass 16 May 2008 57,066 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 57,060 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 50,751 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 50,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2006 43,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,972 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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R84 YBK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R84 YBK, 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 R84 YBK registered?

R84 YBK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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