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P307 DPC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST TALE PIPE DETERIORATED

Oil leak

REAR WHEEL ARCHES HAVE PARTIAL COVERS AND REAR OUTER SILL AREAS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 101,790 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battry insecure

both rear towing eyes corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded at rear

Fail 14 May 2012 101,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battry insecure

both rear towing eyes corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust fouling on underbody heat shield

ignition leads breaking down

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (no cords visible)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,901 miles

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

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

offside front sidewall cut not to cords

Fail 10 Feb 2009 80,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside front sidewall cut not to cords

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,632 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 66,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,023 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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P307 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P307 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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P307 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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