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P339 XEL

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 XEL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,410 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 103,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,998 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 101,998 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,129 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 98,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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P339 XEL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P339 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P339 XEL registered?

P339 XEL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P339 XEL safe to buy?

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