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R429 UST

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,105 mi
Last recorded62,105 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 UST
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,516 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 56,516 miles

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

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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R429 UST is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R429 UST, 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

How do I check the history of R429 UST?

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What year was R429 UST registered?

R429 UST is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R429 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 UST shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R429 UST have outstanding finance?

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