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P287 CWN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

125,832 mi
Last recorded125,832 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 CWN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 125,832 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 125,832 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 122,925 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 122,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 115,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,371 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 110,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 May 2008 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 103,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 103,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 97,009 miles
Fail 23 May 2006

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P287 CWN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P287 CWN, 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 P287 CWN registered?

P287 CWN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P287 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 CWN shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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