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P379 NWY

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 NWY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,762 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,795 miles

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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P379 NWY is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P379 NWY, 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 P379 NWY registered?

P379 NWY is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P379 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 NWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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