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R130 ATC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 84,250 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 72,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 72,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R130 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R130 ATC, 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.

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What year was R130 ATC registered?

R130 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R130 ATC safe to buy?

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