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P416 MJA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,768 mi
Last recorded45,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 MJA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,768 miles

head lights corroded

n/s and o/s rear of sill corroded

o/s rear bumper bracket corroded

o/s rear suspension low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

head lights corroded

n/s and o/s rear of sill corroded

o/s rear bumper bracket corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,740 miles

head lights corroded

o/s rear bumper bracket corroded

o/s rear of sill corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lights corroded

o/s rear bumper bracket corroded

o/s rear of sill corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,155 miles

head lights corroded

o/s rear bumper bracket corroded

o/s rear of sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,599 miles

head lights poor

o/s sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,279 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,874 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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P416 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P416 MJA, 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 P416 MJA registered?

P416 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P416 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 MJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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