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P898 WAA

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 WAA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,331 miles

advise new wiper blades

both rear (145/70/13) tyres near legal limit

cam cover gasket causing substansial oil leak

corrosion forming in n/s/r outer wheel arch 'splash' guard, within 12" of seat belt mount. advise weld repairs for next years mot test

front and rear tyres different sizes

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

minor lift in o/s/f ball joint

minor wear in n/s/f steering rack/knucle

o/s/f brake flexi hose perrished

o/s/f tyre 3mm and has heavy damage to outer sidewall (165/55/13).

o/s/r road spring corroding

rear ex. box has temp repair

Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise new wiper blades

both rear (145/70/13) tyres near legal limit

cam cover gasket causing substansial oil leak

front and rear tyres different sizes

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

minor wear in n/s/f steering rack/knucle

o/s/f brake flexi hose perrished

o/s/f tyre 3mm and has heavy damage to outer sidewall (165/55/13).

o/s/r brake has minor bind, suspect park brake cable over adjusted, (on full extent of adjustment). advise cable backed off and shoes adjusted

o/s/r road spring corroding

rear ex. box has temp repair

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,696 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 88,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,604 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake slightly distorted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 56,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

radiator corroded.

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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P898 WAA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P898 WAA, 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 P898 WAA registered?

P898 WAA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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