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R246 FNC

1997 Fiat Cinquecent

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecent64,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FNC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2009 83,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear bearing slighly rough

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,957 miles

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

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

o/s rear bearing slighly rough

some underbody rust

Fail 9 Feb 2009 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2009 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,467 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jan 2008 77,424 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 56,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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R246 FNC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 64,668 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R246 FNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R246 FNC registered?

R246 FNC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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