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S875 AJW

1998 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,687 mi
Last recorded49,687 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S52,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 AJW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,687 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 49,687 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,327 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal antislip slightly worn.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,327 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal antislip slightly worn.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,298 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake pedal ruber worn

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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S875 AJW 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 40%.

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 S875 AJW, 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 S875 AJW registered?

S875 AJW is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S875 AJW safe to buy?

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