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OAZ 5551

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Other 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 5551
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 70,721 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 70,701 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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OAZ 5551 is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAZ 5551, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAZ 5551?

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What year was OAZ 5551 registered?

OAZ 5551 is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is OAZ 5551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 5551 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAZ 5551 have outstanding finance?

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