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R39 WOY

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 WOY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,563 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,563 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 39,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,990 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,990 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.oil leak from oil filter. †2.hand brake travel near maximum

Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R39 WOY is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R39 WOY, 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

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What year was R39 WOY registered?

R39 WOY is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R39 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 WOY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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