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P437 SGG

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 SGG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,738 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 65,721 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,007 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,991 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,871 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 57,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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P437 SGG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 61,032 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P437 SGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P437 SGG registered?

P437 SGG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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