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P304 DPC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,848 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors starting to perish

engine has an oil leak

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 56,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 48,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P304 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc 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 P304 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.

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What year was P304 DPC registered?

P304 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P304 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 DPC 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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