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P386 UUB

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 UUB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 35,562 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 27,948 miles

condensation in headlight

underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2023 27,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

condensation in headlight

underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2019 27,856 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear bumper insecure

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear bumper insecure

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,695 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 27,695 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s/f floors

Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,808 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s/f floors

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front n/s floor corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 26,064 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front n/s floor corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,531 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 21,531 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P386 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P386 UUB, 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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P386 UUB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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