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R797 FDE

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 FDE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,507 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 59,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R797 FDE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R797 FDE, 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 R797 FDE registered?

R797 FDE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R797 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 FDE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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