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P316 UBE

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,407 mi
Last recorded46,407 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 UBE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,407 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,723 miles

Battery warning lamp staying on

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front inner drive-shaft boot split

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,305 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 42,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 42,378 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Balance weight loose on nearside front inner wheelrim.

Offside rear bumper support bracket corroded to excess.

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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P316 UBE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P316 UBE, 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 P316 UBE registered?

P316 UBE is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P316 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 UBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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