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R857 WLU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 WLU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,653 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,608 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,515 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,987 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,739 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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R857 WLU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R857 WLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R857 WLU?

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What year was R857 WLU registered?

R857 WLU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R857 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 WLU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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