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P199 LRV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,839 mi
Last recorded104,839 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 LRV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,839 miles

rear subframe corroded

windscreen slight damage

petrol tank corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front nearside brake pipe corroded

handbrake lever stiff (efficiency ok)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front nearside brake pipe corroded

handbrake lever stiff (efficiency ok)

oil leak

petrol tank corroded

rear subframe corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,450 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,161 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 81,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,558 miles

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

discs rusty

headlights poor condition

o/s seat is loose

Fail 3 Jun 2008 65,548 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

discs rusty

hand brake clicks in opperation and loads of movement in n/s lever

headlights poor condition

o/s seat is loose

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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P199 LRV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P199 LRV, 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 P199 LRV registered?

P199 LRV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P199 LRV safe to buy?

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