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P516 OLD

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 OLD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,168 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both rear brake backing plates are slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,172 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both rear brake backing plates are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,323 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorber rubber gaitors deteriorated, n/s caught in piston action, but not affecting its performance.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,337 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P516 OLD is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P516 OLD, 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 P516 OLD registered?

P516 OLD is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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