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P39 DBC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,913 mi
Last recorded96,913 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 DBC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,564 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,915 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 77,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 61,256 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,656 miles

offside wiper split

play in offside wiper arm

Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,656 miles

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

offside wiper split

play in offside wiper arm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,665 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,814 miles

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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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P39 DBC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P39 DBC, 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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What year was P39 DBC registered?

P39 DBC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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