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R871 VCF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 May 2010 68,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 58,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,736 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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R871 VCF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R871 VCF, 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

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What year was R871 VCF registered?

R871 VCF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R871 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 VCF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R871 VCF have outstanding finance?

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