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P168 LOE

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,838 mi
Last recorded30,838 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 LOE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,838 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 30,838 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 30,030 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 20,814 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 20,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads not visualy checked

Pass 23 May 2012 20,745 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 18 May 2011 20,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,247 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 18,460 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

reverse light not working

Pass 19 May 2008 18,460 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 24 May 2007 17,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 17,656 miles

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

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

pads not checked †exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,331 miles

1.Brake pads not checked †2.Exhaust tail pipe corroding

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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P168 LOE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P168 LOE, 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 P168 LOE registered?

P168 LOE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P168 LOE safe to buy?

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