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P855 RHW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,570 mi
Last recorded64,570 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 RHW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,113 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 46,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 46,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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P855 RHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in White 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 P855 RHW, 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 P855 RHW registered?

P855 RHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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