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P18 REM

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 REM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,804 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 49,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,835 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,236 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 45,231 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,871 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,246 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs some ditortion

nearside inner c.v gaitor split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,394 miles

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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P18 REM is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P18 REM, 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 P18 REM registered?

P18 REM is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P18 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 REM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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