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R878 DGN

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,260 mi
Last recorded54,260 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 DGN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 54,260 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,260 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,260 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,260 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhausat blow at rear box

nearside front shock has an oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,260 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 24,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R878 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R878 DGN, 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 R878 DGN registered?

R878 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R878 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 DGN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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