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P898 UHB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,140 mi
Last recorded86,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 UHB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 74,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,784 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 66,784 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,996 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 64,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch has light corrosion

rear towing eye has excesive corrosion

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P898 UHB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P898 UHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P898 UHB registered?

P898 UHB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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