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R122 ROF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,917 mi
Last recorded39,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 ROF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 37,756 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 31,071 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 31,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

N/S/F brake locking earlier than O/S/F.

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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R122 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 52,802 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R122 ROF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R122 ROF registered?

R122 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R122 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 ROF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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