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P321 MBP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,050 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine stabilizer bolt rusted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,293 miles

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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P321 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P321 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 P321 MBP registered?

P321 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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