MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
radiator corroded.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P898 WAA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1996.
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