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P162 WNJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecent

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,197 mi
Last recorded49,197 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecent64,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 WNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,197 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,123 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,615 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 42,013 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 42,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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P162 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 64,668 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P162 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P162 WNJ registered?

P162 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P162 WNJ safe to buy?

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