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P356 OPO

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 OPO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 100,744 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 100,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,155 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P356 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P356 OPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P356 OPO registered?

P356 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P356 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 OPO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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