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R242 LWP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,193 mi
Last recorded94,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LWP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 85,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,116 miles

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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R242 LWP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R242 LWP, 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 R242 LWP registered?

R242 LWP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R242 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 LWP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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