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P144 WNJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 WNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,847 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 66,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 66,659 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P144 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P144 WNJ, 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 P144 WNJ registered?

P144 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P144 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 WNJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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