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R313 CAX

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 CAX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,824 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 81,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

15% imbalance front brakes

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jan 2007 80,475 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,928 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 71,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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R313 CAX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 60,227 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R313 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R313 CAX registered?

R313 CAX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R313 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 CAX shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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