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P391 VGS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,861 mi
Last recorded47,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 VGS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,601 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,601 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 44,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 43,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 33,792 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,675 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,706 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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P391 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P391 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P391 VGS?

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What year was P391 VGS registered?

P391 VGS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P391 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 VGS shows 12 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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