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R779 MNJ

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 MNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,589 miles

engine and gearbox oily

ignition lamps not working (loose wires)

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

offside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 91,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,629 miles

near side rear back plate is corroded and off side is slightley corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2006 78,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear back plate is corroded and off side is slightley corroded

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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R779 MNJ is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S 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 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 R779 MNJ, 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 R779 MNJ registered?

R779 MNJ is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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