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R409 APU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,981 mi
Last recorded54,981 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin58,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 APU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 54,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,429 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R409 APU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 58,351 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R409 APU, 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 28 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 R409 APU registered?

R409 APU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R409 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 APU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R409 APU have outstanding finance?

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