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P279 GHN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 GHN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,166 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre side walls badly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2010 52,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre side walls badly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,168 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Engine has bad oil leaks, timing belt cover adrift & touching pulley

Slight pitting / rusting front o/s disc

Fail 18 Apr 2009 52,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Engine has bad oil leaks, timing belt cover adrift & touching pulley

Slight pitting / rusting front o/s disc

Pass 15 May 2008 52,184 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 52,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,478 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,468 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,713 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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P279 GHN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P279 GHN, 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 P279 GHN registered?

P279 GHN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P279 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 GHN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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