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P849 RGK

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,454 mi
Last recorded54,454 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 RGK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,454 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,454 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 49,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,694 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 45,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,528 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 44,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 42,175 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 39,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 37,300 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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P849 RGK is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P849 RGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P849 RGK registered?

P849 RGK is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P849 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P849 RGK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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