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R428 NGA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 NGA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2007 116,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 97,975 miles

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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R428 NGA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R428 NGA, 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 R428 NGA registered?

R428 NGA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R428 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 NGA shows 2 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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