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R857 OSR

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,483 mi
Last recorded61,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 OSR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,483 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,483 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,694 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,691 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,543 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,543 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 44,284 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

Fail 21 Jul 2006 44,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

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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R857 OSR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R857 OSR, 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 R857 OSR registered?

R857 OSR is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R857 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 OSR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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