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P498 JWC

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,970 mi
Last recorded55,970 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin71,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 JWC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,307 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 40,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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P498 JWC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 71,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P498 JWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P498 JWC registered?

P498 JWC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P498 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 JWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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