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P382 VGS

1997 Fiat Cinquecent

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,267 mi
Last recorded63,267 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecent64,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 VGS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to test emissions

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,780 miles

parking brake efficiency just passed

parking brake mechanism stiff

service brake efficiency just passed

Fail 8 Jul 2008 57,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,524 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f door top pin worn

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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P382 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 64,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P382 VGS, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P382 VGS registered?

P382 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P382 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 VGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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