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P406 LDT

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,332 mi
Last recorded29,332 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 LDT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear backplate corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear backplate corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,993 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,238 miles

Oil leak

near side rear back plate starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,468 miles

engine oil leak

vehicle suspension flaking

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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P406 LDT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P406 LDT, 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

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What year was P406 LDT registered?

P406 LDT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P406 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 LDT shows 6 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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