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P797 OWB

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting67,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 OWB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,929 miles

O/S/F seat broken but secures in upright position

Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,929 miles

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

O/S/F seat broken but secures in upright position

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,539 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel cap seal detorating

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,559 miles

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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P797 OWB 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P797 OWB, 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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P797 OWB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 29 June 1997.

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