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R645 UKU

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,805 mi
Last recorded80,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 UKU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 80,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2007 75,164 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 75,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 66,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f/ driveshaft inner boot split

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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R645 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,912 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R645 UKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R645 UKU registered?

R645 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R645 UKU safe to buy?

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