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P869 LNB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,880 mi
Last recorded45,880 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 LNB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,880 miles

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

advise cracks in inner wall o/s/r tyre no cords showing time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,114 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

front number plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake pivot sticking slightly

rear wiper blade missing

slight oil leak

spare tyre has low pressure

Fail 13 Sep 2010 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

centre exhaust has slight blow

front number plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake pivot sticking slightly

rear wiper blade missing

slight oil leak

spare tyre has low pressure

Fail 14 Aug 2009 38,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

scratches in front screen

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,041 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

scratches in front screen

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S,REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SLIGHT CRACKS.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S,REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SLIGHT CRACKS.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,962 miles

Centre Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,011 miles

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

CENTER EXHAUST WEAK

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P869 LNB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P869 LNB, 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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P869 LNB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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