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R479 SLF

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 SLF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 113,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 113,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 107,179 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 107,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,519 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 103,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,545 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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R479 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R479 SLF, 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 R479 SLF registered?

R479 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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