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P231 WTL

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 WTL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 70,401 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 70,218 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,587 miles

rear brake effort just met requirements

rear engine mounts worn

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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P231 WTL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P231 WTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P231 WTL?

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What year was P231 WTL registered?

P231 WTL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P231 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 WTL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P231 WTL have outstanding finance?

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