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P459 WNW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,547 mi
Last recorded47,547 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 WNW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,547 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,547 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,967 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,967 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 43,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

The suspension on the front nearside is very stiff. the rear nearside wheel bearing is a little rough. the rear offside wheel is binding.

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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P459 WNW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P459 WNW, 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 P459 WNW registered?

P459 WNW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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