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P269 NFS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,250 mi
Last recorded59,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 NFS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,250 miles

corrosion in floorpans and rear axle/subframe.

forward sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

handbrake high.

n/s/f strut damp.

slight engine oil leaks.

steering column switchgear noisy.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,292 miles

fuel pipes corroded. †engine oil leaks. †rear shock abaorbers damp, †n/s handbrake sticking slightly.

intermittent noise from tappets. †condensation in n/s headlamp. †o/s wiper arm requires adjustment. †rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,666 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s number plate light damaged

oil light came on when car moved to ramp oil level was belo dip stick!

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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P269 NFS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P269 NFS, 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 P269 NFS registered?

P269 NFS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P269 NFS safe to buy?

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