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P39 MTP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,762 mi
Last recorded60,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,762 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 60,757 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,561 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,287 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 60,287 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,914 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MTP, 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 MTP registered?

P39 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P39 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P39 MTP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P39 MTP have outstanding finance?

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