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P488 MFM

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 MFM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,989 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,989 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,391 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 65,391 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pipes rusty.

misfire evident .

Fail 2 Sep 2005 65,105 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (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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P488 MFM is a 1996 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 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 P488 MFM, 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 30 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 P488 MFM registered?

P488 MFM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P488 MFM safe to buy?

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