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R707 GGH

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,966 mi
Last recorded60,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 GGH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,966 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,229 miles

165/55/13 cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

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

front outer c.v gaiters perishing slightly

front wipers smearing screen slightly and n/s/f wiper split

fuel cap seal wearing

n/s/f indicator discolouring slightly

o/s/f road wheel damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2008 59,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

165/55/13 cut in n/s/f tyre in outer wall

cambelt slack stongly advise

exhaust system corodding

front bumper slightly loose and damaged

front wipers smearing screen and n/s/f wiperblade split

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

minor blow from rear silencer

minor exhaust blow from middle section joint

n/s/f brake hose not cliped in its correct bracket

n/s/f indicator discolouring slightly

o/s/f road wheel damaged slightly

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

outer c.v boots perishing slightly

poor starting during test

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,312 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs badly scored and corroded unable to see condition of pads

near side and off side rear flexi brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe badly corroded

front brake discs badly scored unable to see condition of front brake pads

near side front flexi brake pipe fouling on non moving part

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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R707 GGH is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R707 GGH, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R707 GGH is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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