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P541 REX

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 REX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 111,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,313 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 111,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedel low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedel low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play detected from steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2009 107,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play detected from steering rack

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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P541 REX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P541 REX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P541 REX registered?

P541 REX is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P541 REX safe to buy?

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