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P369 MTW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,610 mi
Last recorded69,610 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 MTW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 69,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,860 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,124 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,894 miles

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

Rear Back plates corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,120 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 60,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 54,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,275 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 51,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,533 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,255 miles

rear tyres perished on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,731 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate cracked

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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P369 MTW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P369 MTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P369 MTW registered?

P369 MTW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P369 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P369 MTW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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