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P165 WNJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,300 mi
Last recorded21,300 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 WNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,300 miles

N/S/R back plate corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 21,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R back plate corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,988 miles

n/s wing mirror glass missing

only one washer jet working

Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,988 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wing mirror glass missing

only one washer jet working

Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,452 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

smell of petrol around tank area but no leak seen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,456 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Feb 2008 13,456 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,203 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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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P165 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P165 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 P165 WNJ registered?

P165 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P165 WNJ safe to buy?

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