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P461 SNV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 SNV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 85,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,062 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside wiper blade split at end

Fail 18 Oct 2007 83,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,302 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,289 miles

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

Exhaust hitting floor

Front lower ball joint covers split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P461 SNV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P461 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P461 SNV?

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What year was P461 SNV registered?

P461 SNV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P461 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 SNV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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