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P291 GHN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GHN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,365 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 39,365 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,395 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 30,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,435 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,631 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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P291 GHN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P291 GHN, 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

How do I check the history of P291 GHN?

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What year was P291 GHN registered?

P291 GHN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P291 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 GHN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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