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P770 VMJ

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,153 mi
Last recorded77,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 VMJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,153 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 77,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,783 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,779 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheelbearing Not Tested Brake Binding

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 55,195 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 55,195 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P770 VMJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P770 VMJ, 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 P770 VMJ registered?

P770 VMJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P770 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 VMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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