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R896 FFB

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,842 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,507 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slight corrosion

front number plate poor

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2005 64,534 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2005 64,534 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre walls cracked † †gearbox leaking oil?

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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R896 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 60,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R896 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R896 FFB registered?

R896 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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