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R647 LTE

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,174 mi
Last recorded54,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 LTE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracking on sidewalls. offside has small cut not deep enough to reach cords

offside wiper arm assy worn

Fail 2 Jan 2009 54,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres cracking on sidewalls. offside has small cut not deep enough to reach cords

offside wiper arm assy worn

Fail 14 Jan 2008 49,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,162 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,283 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 41,283 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,639 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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R647 LTE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 60,227 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R647 LTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R647 LTE registered?

R647 LTE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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