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P434 VGP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 VGP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre cut side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,756 miles

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

front screen

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,004 miles

some distortion of offside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

some distortion of offside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 64,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 59,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 59,505 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P434 VGP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P434 VGP, 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 P434 VGP registered?

P434 VGP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 May 1997.

Is P434 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 VGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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