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P84 FOF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,815 mi
Last recorded64,815 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 FOF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 64,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,259 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,590 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,660 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 54,660 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 52,864 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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P84 FOF 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 50%.

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 P84 FOF, 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 P84 FOF registered?

P84 FOF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P84 FOF safe to buy?

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