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M397 OVC

1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting71,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 OVC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 75,122 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 75,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 May 2008 72,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat backrest missaligned

gearbox rear mounting worn

offside rear inner wheel arch area heavily corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 15 May 2007 66,581 miles

exhaust downpipe support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 59,754 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 59,604 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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M397 OVC is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 71,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M397 OVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M397 OVC registered?

M397 OVC is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 13 July 1995.

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