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P245 GBW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,954 mi
Last recorded53,954 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 GBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,954 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,169 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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P245 GBW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P245 GBW, 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 P245 GBW registered?

P245 GBW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P245 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 GBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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