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P301 DPC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,209 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 69,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 69,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 64,929 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,929 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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P301 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P301 DPC, 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

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What year was P301 DPC registered?

P301 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P301 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 DPC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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