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P490 OLR

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 OLR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 122,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 115,486 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,526 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,371 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,179 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 108,179 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,621 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 101,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 100,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,096 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 87,498 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,641 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,334 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,970 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,622 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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P490 OLR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P490 OLR, 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 P490 OLR registered?

P490 OLR is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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