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P159 WNJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,570 mi
Last recorded51,570 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 WNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,013 miles

headlamp pattern nsf just readable

nsf brake hose starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear brake drum backplates rusted

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2006 32,416 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished in tread area and side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,908 miles

both front road springs are corroded

both rear brake back plates are badly corroded

both rear tyres + n/s /f tyre are perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear subframe badly corroded

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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P159 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P159 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.

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What year was P159 WNJ registered?

P159 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P159 WNJ safe to buy?

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