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R829 UBP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 UBP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 83,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2006 74,684 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,684 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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R829 UBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R829 UBP, 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 R829 UBP registered?

R829 UBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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