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P328 VTL

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Purple Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 VTL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsr/osr/osf wheel bent

Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,928 miles

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

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

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 22 Jan 2014 106,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,684 miles

suspect slight play in offside front bottom ball jiont

Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,549 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

suspect slight play in offside front bottom ball jiont

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

slight roughness in nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

nearside front pads low

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,787 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 77,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,389 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,223 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,590 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2007 65,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,166 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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P328 VTL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Purple with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P328 VTL, 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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P328 VTL is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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