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P46 XHT

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,334 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 88,334 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 87,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 87,197 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,429 miles

advise o/s/front tyre cracking on inner wall & WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,280 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 69,271 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise ; smell of petrol ,& dampness around fuel tank to filler neck.

no seats or seat belts at rear

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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P46 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P46 XHT, 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 P46 XHT registered?

P46 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P46 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 XHT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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