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R865 MWH

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 MWH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,276 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion around rear suspention both sides

corrosion on slam panel by o/s headlight also split

front cross member corroded

rear break back plates corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,495 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,832 miles

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

o/s iner drive boot leaking

o/s rear drum damp

Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s iner drive boot leaking

o/s rear drum damp

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,271 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,588 miles

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

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

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

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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R865 MWH is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R865 MWH, 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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R865 MWH is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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