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P299 JNV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 JNV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,972 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner edges. recommend renewal

cut evident in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall. recommend renewal

exhaust middle section is heavily corroded

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

front to vrear sections of fuel pipe are heavily corroded

n/s/f brake hose has cracking evident. recommend renewal

o/s/r tyre tread is worn heavily on inner edge. recommend renewal

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner edges. recommend renewal

cut evident in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall. recommend renewal

exhaust middle section is heavily corroded

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

front to vrear sections of fuel pipe are heavily corroded

n/s/f brake hose has cracking evident. recommend renewal

o/s/r tyre tread is worn heavily on inner edge. recommend renewal

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,012 miles

Nearside rear bearing, slight noise.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,445 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 69,444 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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P299 JNV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P299 JNV, 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 P299 JNV registered?

P299 JNV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P299 JNV safe to buy?

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