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R388 DTC

1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,884 mi
Last recorded36,884 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,884 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,964 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R388 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R388 DTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R388 DTC?

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What year was R388 DTC registered?

R388 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R388 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 DTC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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