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P908 LRF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,119 mi
Last recorded60,119 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 LRF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,374 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,230 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,169 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,112 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 50,092 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 42,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P908 LRF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P908 LRF, 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 P908 LRF registered?

P908 LRF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P908 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 LRF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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