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R451 VRK

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Turquoise Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,813 mi
Last recorded48,813 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 VRK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R451 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Turquoise with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R451 VRK, 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 R451 VRK registered?

R451 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R451 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 VRK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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