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P286 PCA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 PCA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 42,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,341 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 May 2006 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2005 17,881 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 PCA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P286 PCA, 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 P286 PCA registered?

P286 PCA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P286 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 PCA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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