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R576 JHT

1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,718 mi
Last recorded42,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,672 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 32,911 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 32,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R576 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red 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 R576 JHT, 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 R576 JHT registered?

R576 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R576 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 JHT 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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