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R940 SHN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 SHN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,680 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,690 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,376 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,604 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

radiator fan not working

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,184 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,178 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R940 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R940 SHN, 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.

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What year was R940 SHN registered?

R940 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R940 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 SHN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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