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P396 HET

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 HET
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 84,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 84,383 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 74,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 73,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P396 HET is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P396 HET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P396 HET registered?

P396 HET is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P396 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 HET shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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