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P162 RYU

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RYU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,496 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,496 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,981 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid is slightly low.

nearside headlight unit cracked but pattern ok.

offside brake light tapped then come on.

offside rear wheel baring slight noise.

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack.

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,958 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 79,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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P162 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P162 RYU, 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 P162 RYU registered?

P162 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P162 RYU safe to buy?

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