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P543 SGH

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,916 mi
Last recorded36,916 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 SGH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 26,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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P543 SGH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P543 SGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P543 SGH registered?

P543 SGH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P543 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 SGH 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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