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P131 TYG

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,692 mi
Last recorded46,692 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 TYG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,692 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,690 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,615 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,697 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 40,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,291 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 37,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P131 TYG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P131 TYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P131 TYG registered?

P131 TYG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P131 TYG safe to buy?

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