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P151 PAR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Pink Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,949 mi
Last recorded42,949 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 PAR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 42,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 42,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 41,806 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,513 miles

Slight distortion to nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 41,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,727 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 40,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 39,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 38,391 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 38,391 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 24 May 2007 38,165 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 38,165 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,888 miles

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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P151 PAR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Pink with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P151 PAR, 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 P151 PAR registered?

P151 PAR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P151 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 PAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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