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P315 MTW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,502 mi
Last recorded71,502 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 MTW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,939 miles

nearside rear tyre run flat slightly on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe from flexi to drum starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,871 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MTW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P315 MTW, 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 MTW registered?

P315 MTW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P315 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P315 MTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P315 MTW have outstanding finance?

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