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R329 BJV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 BJV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bumper irons corroded

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s door mirror broken

o/s front floor corroded

rear radius arms corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 66,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 66,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R329 BJV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Green 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 R329 BJV, 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 R329 BJV registered?

R329 BJV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R329 BJV safe to buy?

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