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P279 XFR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,402 mi
Last recorded36,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 XFR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

drivers seat backrest damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,402 miles

windscreen marked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

covers missing from both front seat belt catches

drivers seat backrest damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

tyres underinflated

Fail 25 Sep 2007 18,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres underinflated

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,250 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 17,248 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 15,626 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 15,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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 XFR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc 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 XFR, 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 P279 XFR registered?

P279 XFR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P279 XFR safe to buy?

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