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R617 HHP

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,699 mi
Last recorded52,699 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting60,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 HHP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 52,699 miles

Rear brake back plates starting to corrode

Slight damage to offside driveshaft boot

Steering rack slightly rough from lock to lock

Pass 23 May 2007 49,665 miles

Slight stiffness in steering operation - left to right.

Fail 15 May 2007 49,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 455,789 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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R617 HHP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 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 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 60,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R617 HHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R617 HHP registered?

R617 HHP is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R617 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 HHP 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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