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P78 WTN

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 WTN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,339 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

o/s wiper arm,mounting insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,918 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 75,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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P78 WTN is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P78 WTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P78 WTN?

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What year was P78 WTN registered?

P78 WTN is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P78 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 WTN shows 6 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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