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P881 OBF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 OBF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all age related (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 65,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,453 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 44,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P881 OBF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P881 OBF, 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 P881 OBF registered?

P881 OBF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P881 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 OBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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