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P640 YFV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 YFV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2008 62,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear bumper bar brackets corroded

some corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 17 May 2007 69,524 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 57,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,875 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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P640 YFV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P640 YFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P640 YFV registered?

P640 YFV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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