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P59 VJS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 VJS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,999 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 58,305 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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P59 VJS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,808 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P59 VJS, 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 29 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 P59 VJS registered?

P59 VJS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P59 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 VJS shows 3 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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