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R854 CGP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 CGP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,364 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,778 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,950 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,950 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,817 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,779 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp reflector tarnisherd

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,969 miles

handbrake effort low both sides. minimum pass.

nearside headlamp reflector tarnished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,351 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,915 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,648 miles

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,815 miles

offside front brake dragging slightly

offside front sidelight dim

rear brakes could be better

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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R854 CGP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R854 CGP, 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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R854 CGP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R854 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 CGP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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