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P551 SGH

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,115 mi
Last recorded51,115 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 SGH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 46,595 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,739 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,739 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P551 SGH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P551 SGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P551 SGH registered?

P551 SGH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P551 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 SGH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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