MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R226 MRS?
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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.
Does R226 MRS have outstanding finance?
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