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P351 GFC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 GFC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 59,288 miles

advise stering wheel outer cover torn, rear tyre walss cracking,fuel pipe outer shroud split but not leaking.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear h/brake cables bunching up

rear tyre walls cracking

steering wheel worn

Fail 20 Mar 2007 59,254 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipe from fuel filter outer cable split

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables bunching up

rear tyre walls cracking

steering wheel worn

Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipe from fuel filter outer cable split

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables bunching up

rear tyre walls cracking

steering wheel worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,224 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,224 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre low pressure

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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P351 GFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P351 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 P351 GFC registered?

P351 GFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P351 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 GFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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