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P481 OTR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,381 mi
Last recorded33,381 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 OTR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,381 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,540 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,129 miles

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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P481 OTR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P481 OTR, 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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How do I check the history of P481 OTR?

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What year was P481 OTR registered?

P481 OTR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P481 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 OTR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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