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P193 OCS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 OCS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,646 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,643 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,793 miles

chassis corroded

chipped windscreen

front brake discs corroded /poor

fuel pipes corrode /poor

nsf headlamp reflector poor.

rear exhaust mounting poor/corroded

rear shockers corroded/poor

subframe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 97,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

chipped windscreen

front brake discs corroded /poor

fuel pipes corrode /poor

nsf headlamp reflector poor.

rear exhaust mounting poor/corroded

rear shockers corroded/poor

subframe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,548 miles

brake pipes corroding

chassis areas corroded

front tyres bald outer edges

fuel pipes corroded

nsf headlamp reflector poor

rear exhaust hanger support corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pipes corroding

chassis areas corroded

front tyres bald outer edges

fuel pipes corroded

nsf headlamp reflector poor

rear exhaust hanger support corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat clasp casing damaged

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

various chassis corrosion to rear subframe and rear inner archs

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,483 miles

exhaust supports bad corrosion

fuel lines corroded

headlamps faded

osf seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 14 Nov 2012 93,483 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust supports bad corrosion

fuel lines corroded

headlamps faded

osf seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,570 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear chassis by suspension mountings badley corroded

rear exhaust chassis mounting corroded/poor

Fail 1 Nov 2010 88,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust supports to chassis bad corrosion

front tyres near limits

nsf headlamp discoloured

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,442 miles

exhaust supports to chassis bad corrosion

front tyres near limits

nsf headlamp discoloured

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,703 miles

rear shocks corroded

chassis corroded

chipped windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,069 miles

chipped windscreen

oil leaks

rear shocks corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2007 81,764 miles

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

corrosion rear chassis areas

fuel pipes corroded

osr wheel dented-inner edge

slight distortion steering coloumn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,764 miles

corrosion rear chassis areas

fuel pipes corroded

osr wheel dented-inner edge

slight distortion steering coloumn

Pass 9 Jun 2007 80,552 miles

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,540 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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P193 OCS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P193 OCS, 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 P193 OCS registered?

P193 OCS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 5 July 1997.

Is P193 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 OCS shows 18 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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