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S429 NHG

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 NHG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,954 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 51,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 43,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 43,698 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 38,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S429 NHG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 954cc 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 S429 NHG, 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 S429 NHG registered?

S429 NHG is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S429 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S429 NHG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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