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P315 UHR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 UHR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Feb 2017 92,864 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,543 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,666 miles

general underbody rust corrosion at rear and inner arches.

rear n/s and o/s brakelines corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 89,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Alternator belt badly frayed and likely to snap

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

Nearside rear tyre flat

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 80,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,982 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 78,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 74,331 miles

same as previous test

Fail 10 Feb 2007 74,331 miles

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside wiper arm seized & wiper motor only works on fast

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,069 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 65,069 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UHR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

P315 UHR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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