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P317 MBP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,687 mi
Last recorded40,687 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 40,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,589 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,365 miles

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

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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P317 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc 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 P317 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 P317 MBP registered?

P317 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is P317 MBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 MBP 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 P317 MBP have outstanding finance?

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