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R185 BJV

1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 BJV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,594 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,046 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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R185 BJV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 BJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of R185 BJV?

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What year was R185 BJV registered?

R185 BJV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R185 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 BJV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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