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P43 XHT

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,726 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 86,726 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,199 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 82,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 76,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded - advise they are replaced

nearside front indicator fadded

nearside rear back plate corroded - advise this replaced

Pass 18 Nov 2005 72,026 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P43 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P43 XHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P43 XHT registered?

P43 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P43 XHT safe to buy?

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