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P218 LPX

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 LPX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,171 miles

rear exhaust mount rustted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,171 miles

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

rear exhaust mount rustted

Pass 11 May 2009 89,950 miles

Both front shock absorber bump stops very deteriated.

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlight condensated.

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 87,879 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 87,876 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp stonechipped

o/s/f sunvisor insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,006 miles

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 25 Oct 2005 78,681 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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P218 LPX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P218 LPX, 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 P218 LPX registered?

P218 LPX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P218 LPX safe to buy?

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