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R97 THY

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin58,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 THY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,367 miles

Rear no.plate deteriorated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded(Rear end)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2008 76,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded(Rear end)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear no.plate deteriorated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 62,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 62,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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R97 THY is a 1998 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 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 58,351 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 R97 THY, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R97 THY is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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