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P254 EVN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 EVN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,795 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 89,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,836 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,836 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 82,008 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 82,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 67,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,157 miles

off side front brake pipe showing signs of light corrosion customer to be advised.

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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P254 EVN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc 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 P254 EVN, 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

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What year was P254 EVN registered?

P254 EVN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P254 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 EVN 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.

Does P254 EVN have outstanding finance?

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