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R144 ESU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ESU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

ns front inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Oct 2009 83,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,092 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,860 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

grease around nearside inner c.v gaitor

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,853 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

grease around nearside inner c.v gaitor

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,204 miles

n/s/f head light glass cracked but pattern ok

Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f head light glass cracked but pattern ok

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 55,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

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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R144 ESU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R144 ESU, 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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R144 ESU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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