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P325 GFC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 GFC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 72,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 63,432 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 63,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 52,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,927 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,779 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2006 46,624 miles

engine oil leaks

offside front headlight glass cracked

pin hole in nearside front cv boot

pin hole in offside front cv boot

radiator in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2005 44,611 miles

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

engine oil leak

radiator has corrosion

Fail 3 May 2005 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

radiator has corrosion

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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P325 GFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P325 GFC, 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 P325 GFC registered?

P325 GFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P325 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 GFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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