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P263 WWV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 WWV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,294 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,745 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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P263 WWV 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 88.9%.

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 P263 WWV, 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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How do I check the history of P263 WWV?

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What year was P263 WWV registered?

P263 WWV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P263 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 WWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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