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P871 LOW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

39,870 mi
Last recorded39,870 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 LOW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

wipers only work on fast speed

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 37,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 33,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,104 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 33,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,394 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,394 miles

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

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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P871 LOW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P871 LOW, 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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What year was P871 LOW registered?

P871 LOW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P871 LOW safe to buy?

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