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R473 UKW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,763 mi
Last recorded76,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 UKW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,763 miles

front number plate slight deteriation

slight misting on fuel tank no leak visable

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,717 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 70,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,471 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 65,442 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox noisey

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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R473 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue 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 R473 UKW, 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 R473 UKW registered?

R473 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R473 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 UKW 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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