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R959 DRO

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin58,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 DRO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,008 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,745 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,357 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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R959 DRO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 58,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R959 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R959 DRO registered?

R959 DRO is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R959 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 DRO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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