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P710 GPA

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 GPA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 61,730 miles

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

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

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 Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2005 55,567 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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P710 GPA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 61,032 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P710 GPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P710 GPA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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