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R708 KBN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,419 mi
Last recorded69,419 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 KBN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,419 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 69,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 61,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 54,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,947 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 47,278 miles

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

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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R708 KBN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R708 KBN, 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 R708 KBN registered?

R708 KBN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R708 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 KBN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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