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P381 VGS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,222 mi
Last recorded95,222 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 VGS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 95,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,423 miles

Stone chip to windscreen

Water in both headlamps

Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,703 miles

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

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Water in both headlamps

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,548 miles

Both headlamps misted

Corrosion to both rear chassis legs and offside rear inner sill

Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,548 miles

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

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

Both headlamps misted

Corrosion to both rear chassis legs and offside rear inner sill

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s headlamp condensated

o/s/r shock absorber damping effect poor

stone damage to windscreen not deemed restrictive

Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s headlamp condensated

o/s/r shock absorber damping effect poor

rear brake application is slightly uneven

stone damage to windscreen not deemed restrictive

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,058 miles

n/s/f bump stop broken

stone damage to windscreen

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s headlamp condensated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,056 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f bump stop broken

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,132 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s headlamp condensated,image blurred

Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s headlamp condensated,image blurred

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,619 miles

large chip in windscreen zone a but not in view of road

o/s rear chassis rail corroded by suspension nount

oil leak from gearbox or engine on to drive inner gaiters

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,975 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

petrol cap sealing washer is starting to deteriorate

wiper rubbers are starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,973 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,888 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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P381 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P381 VGS, 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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P381 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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