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R824 MTE

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 MTE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,070 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,467 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 76,434 miles

Centre 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)

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

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

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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R824 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R824 MTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 MTE registered?

R824 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R824 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 MTE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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