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R606 KDL

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,311 mi
Last recorded51,311 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished side walls

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,330 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R606 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red 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 R606 KDL, 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 R606 KDL registered?

R606 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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