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R856 CDT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 CDT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,580 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,567 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,236 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,250 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,303 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,168 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,768 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,127 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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R856 CDT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R856 CDT, 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 R856 CDT registered?

R856 CDT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R856 CDT safe to buy?

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