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R377 FCX

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,083 mi
Last recorded40,083 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 FCX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,590 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 33,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,169 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 29,159 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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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R377 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R377 FCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R377 FCX registered?

R377 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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