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P321 TNH

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

61,634 mi
Last recorded61,634 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 TNH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

corossion on underside

movement in drivers seat

wear on discs and pads

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,112 miles

grease around nearside cv boot

Oil leak

corrosion on rear chassis

sblow on exhaust and baffles noisy

Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,103 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on rear chassis

grease around nearside cv boot

sblow on exhaust and baffles noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,397 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,397 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,289 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,289 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,857 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,856 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 47,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,697 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TNH is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 TNH, 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 TNH registered?

P321 TNH is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P321 TNH safe to buy?

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