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RIW 1973

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,917 mi
Last recorded8,917 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 1973
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 8,917 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 8,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,775 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2007 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight scuffing on windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,872 miles

slight scuffing on windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2006 73,760 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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RIW 1973 is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento 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 1995 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIW 1973, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIW 1973 registered?

RIW 1973 is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is RIW 1973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 1973 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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