MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight corrosion on off side front brake pipe
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?
Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P397 FTS is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P397 FTS, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P397 FTS registered?
P397 FTS is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 28 August 1996.
Is P397 FTS safe to buy?
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