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P527 WNJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 WNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,784 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,508 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,507 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,434 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,688 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,666 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,188 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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P527 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P527 WNJ, 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 P527 WNJ registered?

P527 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 July 1997.

Is P527 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 WNJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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