MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r brake slightly tight.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r brake slightly tight.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?
Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P138 RBF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P138 RBF, 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 29 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 P138 RBF registered?
P138 RBF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P138 RBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P138 RBF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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