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R155 FSU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,231 mi
Last recorded46,231 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 FSU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,231 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,094 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 40,094 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,012 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 36,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R155 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R155 FSU, 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 R155 FSU registered?

R155 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R155 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 FSU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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