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R933 BFU

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,671 mi
Last recorded63,671 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,671 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,671 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,331 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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R933 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R933 BFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R933 BFU registered?

R933 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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