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P286 PBF

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,257 mi
Last recorded131,257 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 PBF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 131,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 120,373 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 120,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,454 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,031 miles

Slight exhaust leaks from joints

Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,030 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust leaks from joints

Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,331 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 92,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front passenger seat worn

off side front brake slight binding

off side park brake slow to function

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,550 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 83,550 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside brake slight binding

Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,594 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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P286 PBF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P286 PBF, 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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P286 PBF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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