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P116 WWW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 WWW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,417 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cant check under both front metal wheel archers plastic cover fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2007 29,134 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,134 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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P116 WWW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P116 WWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P116 WWW registered?

P116 WWW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P116 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 WWW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P116 WWW have outstanding finance?

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