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R769 BKU

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,720 mi
Last recorded89,720 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 BKU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2008 89,464 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,510 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 82,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,197 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 77,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 70,233 miles

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

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

offside rear footbrake effort slightly low recommend inspection

ofside front metal brake pipe kinked advise replace

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer

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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R769 BKU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R769 BKU, 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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What year was R769 BKU registered?

R769 BKU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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