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R170 CDL

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,601 mi
Last recorded49,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 CDL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,126 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2007 40,466 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to adjust o/s headlamp due to reflector insecure

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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R170 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,912 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R170 CDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R170 CDL registered?

R170 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R170 CDL safe to buy?

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