MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?
Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R203 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R203 JCN, 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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What year was R203 JCN registered?
R203 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R203 JCN safe to buy?
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