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P336 VFT

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,181 mi
Last recorded45,181 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 VFT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,181 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,447 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,446 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,543 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 42,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P336 VFT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P336 VFT, 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 P336 VFT registered?

P336 VFT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P336 VFT safe to buy?

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