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R218 KRR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,141 mi
Last recorded82,141 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 KRR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,141 miles

exhaust front pipe flexy slightly blowing

nearside front tyre worn very low on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2008 82,132 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexy slightly blowing

nearside front tyre worn very low on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2006 75,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 75,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R218 KRR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,912 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 R218 KRR, 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 29 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 R218 KRR registered?

R218 KRR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R218 KRR safe to buy?

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