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P894 MLR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

8,955 mi
Last recorded8,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 MLR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 8,955 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Small air leak at back of engine

Pass 9 Oct 2024 8,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 8,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 8,144 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 8,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 8,019 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 8,019 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating DRUM (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,887 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 7,887 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 7,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,620 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 7,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 7,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 7,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 7,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 6,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,470 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 5,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,582 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 5,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 5,285 miles

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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P894 MLR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P894 MLR, 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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P894 MLR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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