MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,262 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
O/S/R hand brake low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?
Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P81 VFC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Purple 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 P81 VFC, 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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What year was P81 VFC registered?
P81 VFC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 6 August 1996.
Is P81 VFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P81 VFC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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