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P798 UFG

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,143 mi
Last recorded24,143 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 UFG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 24,141 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,998 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,239 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,409 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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P798 UFG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P798 UFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P798 UFG registered?

P798 UFG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P798 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P798 UFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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