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P311 XEL

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 XEL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,970 miles

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

Rear bumper mountings corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 73,970 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear bumper mountings corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,438 miles

nearside front inner c v boot split

Fail 26 Sep 2006 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 72,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside inner c v boot split

spare wheel flat

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,940 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 67,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor blows from exhaust system

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P311 XEL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P311 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P311 XEL registered?

P311 XEL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P311 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 XEL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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