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P233 TWW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 TWW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 61,670 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 61,760 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,470 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,447 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 61,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear bumper missing

Pass 11 Oct 2005 59,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 59,947 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear chassis leg corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P233 TWW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P233 TWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P233 TWW registered?

P233 TWW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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