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P140 LOE

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 LOE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,190 miles

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

nearside and offside front floorpans corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside front floorpans corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,447 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlight reflector deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking / deteriorating

Slight bind rear brakes, possible parking brake pivot point in drum

Fail 13 Nov 2014 75,446 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlight reflector deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking / deteriorating

Slight bind rear brakes, possible parking brake pivot point in drum

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front floorpan corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front floorpan corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,714 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,464 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 48,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,825 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 38,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,023 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 37,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,704 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P140 LOE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P140 LOE, 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 P140 LOE registered?

P140 LOE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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