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P381 YFG

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,537 mi
Last recorded69,537 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 YFG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,537 miles

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

offside & nearside hand brake pivot linkages slightly stiff in operation.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

offside & nearside hand brake pivot linkages slightly stiff in operation.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,194 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both back plates rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake back plates rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,936 miles

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

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

front nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking

oil leaks to engine/gearbox

Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking

oil leaks to engine/gearbox

Pass 15 May 2007 51,942 miles

n s r tyre perished outer wall

Pass 6 May 2006 45,866 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 YFG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P381 YFG, 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 P381 YFG registered?

P381 YFG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P381 YFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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