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R429 LFG

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,698 mi
Last recorded70,698 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 LFG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,698 miles

both cv boots starting to crack

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate loose

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

offside rear wheel slightly binding on brakes

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 60,110 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 53,393 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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R429 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R429 LFG, 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 R429 LFG registered?

R429 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R429 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 LFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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