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R191 BPU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,159 mi
Last recorded107,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 BPU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,159 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 107,153 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2009 99,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 99,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight exhaust blow from down pipe ( down pipe damaged )

Pass 1 May 2008 92,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 92,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 87,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2007 87,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 86,017 miles

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

offside rear brake is noisy

oil leak

rear brakes are tight

top of offside front seat back is broken

windscreen washers are poor

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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R191 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R191 BPU, 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 R191 BPU registered?

R191 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R191 BPU safe to buy?

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