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R351 VOT

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 VOT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs poor condition

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

headlight switch will soon require attention

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

timming belt cover loose

wiper arms poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2009 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brake discs poor condition

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

headlight switch will soon require attention

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

timming belt cover loose

wiper arms poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,191 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 82,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 73,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,800 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,800 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads very low.shuold be replaced in near future.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,531 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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R351 VOT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 64,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R351 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R351 VOT registered?

R351 VOT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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