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P601 BBV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 BBV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,225 miles

exaust slight leak/rear brake pipes corroding/exaust corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exaust slight leak/rear brake pipes corroding/exaust corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 57,500 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

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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P601 BBV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P601 BBV, 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 P601 BBV registered?

P601 BBV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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