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P228 LPX

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,620 mi
Last recorded37,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 LPX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,387 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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P228 LPX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P228 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 P228 LPX registered?

P228 LPX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P228 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 LPX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P228 LPX have outstanding finance?

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