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R509 HBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,418 mi
Last recorded39,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear axles corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,178 miles

o\s\f tyre low †n\s\r\tyre low †cv boots cracking

Pass 9 May 2006 26,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R509 HBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R509 HBU, 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 R509 HBU registered?

R509 HBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R509 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 HBU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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