MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for P279 XFR 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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