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R186 DCP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,060 mi
Last recorded44,060 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 DCP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 44,060 miles

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES AND ON 2MM IN PARTS.

NSR AXLE BEAM CARRIER ABOVE REAR WISHBONE ARM CORRODED.

OSF TYRE ON 2 TO 3MM IN PARTS.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,292 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006

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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R186 DCP 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R186 DCP, 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 R186 DCP registered?

R186 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R186 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 DCP 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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