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P265 WWV

1997 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecent64,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 WWV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside door mirror damaged

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,899 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 67,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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P265 WWV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 64,668 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P265 WWV, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P265 WWV registered?

P265 WWV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P265 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 WWV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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