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P408 WPN

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 WPN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 46,118 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 42,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 39,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 39,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 39,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 38,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,242 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

front tyres can touch antiroll bar when jacked. With weight on car there is clearance at full lock

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

repairs to rear chassis sections and rear sills have been treated with sealer

Fail 8 Aug 2016 34,412 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

front tyres can touch antiroll bar when jacked. With weight on car there is clearance at full lock

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

repairs to rear chassis sections and rear sills have been treated with sealer

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 34,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear sill corroded but not excessive

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded at rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear sill corroded but not excessive

Offside rear wheel arch corroded at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,575 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated as centre exhaust rattles when tapped by hand

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of tread on both inner & outer raised edges. ADVISE TYRE REPLACED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Washer bottle weeping but fluid level stabilised with fluid still evedent to supply windscreen washer. Advise further investigation as leak will worsen with time & conditions

Fail 5 Feb 2013 22,574 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both headlamps aim on lower limits at time of test

Exhaust system deteriorated as centre exhaust rattles when tapped by hand

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of tread on both inner & outer raised edges. ADVISE TYRE REPLACED

Washer bottle weeping but fluid level stabilised with fluid still evedent to supply windscreen washer. Advise further investigation as leak will worsen with time & conditions

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,059 miles

rattle in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,657 miles

screen washers leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,200 miles

small cuts in outer side wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,620 miles

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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P408 WPN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P408 WPN, 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 P408 WPN registered?

P408 WPN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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