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P319 MBP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,122 mi
Last recorded82,122 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,122 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arm got a slight movement

o/s/f steering arm got a slight movement

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,770 miles

Both sides rear bracket to bumper N/S with exhaust mounting partly deteriorated

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rocker gasket leakage fluid to manifold exhaust pipe

horn dodge contact press hard

Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,770 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Both sides rear bracket to bumper N/S with exhaust mounting partly deteriorated

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rocker gasket leakage fluid to manifold exhaust pipe

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,249 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flywheel cover corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2010 65,249 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flywheel cover corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 49,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,228 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 47,133 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 43,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,016 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 38,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P319 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P319 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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P319 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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