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P561 MBF

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 MBF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,328 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,008 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 67,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Advise- Engine missfire(emissions fail)

Fail 6 May 2006 66,942 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise - rear bumper supports corroded

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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P561 MBF 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 33.3%.

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

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 P561 MBF, 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.

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What year was P561 MBF registered?

P561 MBF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P561 MBF shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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