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P315 MBP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,101 mi
Last recorded56,101 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 56,101 miles

fuel has been leaking at some point from the fuel tank

n/s/f flexi hose chaffed

rear inner sills corroded slightly

Fail 9 May 2009 56,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SIGNS OF OLD FUEL LEAK AROUND FILLER NECK BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,544 miles

oil leaks

sun visor req. attention

Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,544 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

battery and terminals loose

exhaust deterioration

h/brake cable deterioration at wheels

o/s/f sun visor op

oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,517 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P315 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P315 MBP, 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 P315 MBP registered?

P315 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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