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R226 MRS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,938 mi
Last recorded47,938 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 47,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside front strut corroded

nearside rear shocker corroded

offside front struts corroded

offside rear backing plate corroded

offside rear shockers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2005 42,357 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 42,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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R226 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R226 MRS, 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 R226 MRS registered?

R226 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R226 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 MRS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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