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R561 LUF

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,887 mi
Last recorded49,887 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 LUF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 40,960 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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R561 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R561 LUF, 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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How do I check the history of R561 LUF?

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What year was R561 LUF registered?

R561 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R561 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 LUF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R561 LUF have outstanding finance?

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