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P374 YPJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 YPJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,312 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 73,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 69,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 66,201 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 66,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P374 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Red 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 P374 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P374 YPJ registered?

P374 YPJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P374 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 YPJ shows 6 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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