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P848 RHW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 RHW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no movement at lever (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,624 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear inner arch corroded and holed

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axel corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe corroded

Movement in battery

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear inner arch corroded and holed

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 88,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 88,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front calipers run tight

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,512 miles

oil leak

rust patches in various places

Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leak

rust patches in various places

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,316 miles

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

Front discs slightly corroded

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Slight bind nearside front and offside rear wheels

Slight bodywork damage

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,312 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front discs slightly corroded

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Slight bind nearside front and offside rear wheels

Slight bodywork damage

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake near end of travel

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bind both front wheels

Fail 22 Feb 2010 83,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight bind both front wheels

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake near end of travel

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 81,338 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 81,338 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 76,448 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f headlamp is cracked

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

scracth in the swept area of the windscreen

small oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Oct 2005 71,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P848 RHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P848 RHW, 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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P848 RHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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