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P246 ONW

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 ONW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 47,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 44,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2005

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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P246 ONW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P246 ONW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P246 ONW registered?

P246 ONW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P246 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 ONW shows 6 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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