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R380 GEC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,289 mi
Last recorded57,289 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 57,289 miles

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

Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 30 May 2008 51,495 miles

Blow from no.1 spark plug

Corrosion to rear axle & mountings

Front brake pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Blow from no.1 spark plug

Corrosion to rear axle & mountings

Front brake pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2007 44,732 miles

O/s headlamp refector slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight corrosion o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2007 44,732 miles

O/s headlamp refector slightly corroded

Slight corrosion o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,514 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 35,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

headlight patterns poor.

o/s door check strap not atttached.

o/s rear tyre walls cracking.

rear brake back plates rusty.

rear subframe heavily rusted.

rear towing eye bracket rusty.

surface rust on front to rear fuel lines.

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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R380 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Black 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 R380 GEC, 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 R380 GEC registered?

R380 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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