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R416 LFG

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,907 mi
Last recorded49,907 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 LFG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,907 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 49,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,970 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 44,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,438 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 43,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear bumper bracket - heavy corrosion.

Offside rear tyre perished / wear patch / tread cracking.

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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R416 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R416 LFG, 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 R416 LFG registered?

R416 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R416 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 LFG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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