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P177 JWL

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 JWL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,062 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,365 miles

ADVISED brake reading low

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,573 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 38,769 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 38,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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P177 JWL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P177 JWL, 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 P177 JWL registered?

P177 JWL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P177 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 JWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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