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P909 LNE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,440 mi
Last recorded74,440 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 LNE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear bumper iron corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,464 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 70,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,222 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both n/s & o/s rear chassis corroding

both rear flexi hoses ferules corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,845 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 62,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 62,761 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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P909 LNE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P909 LNE, 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 P909 LNE registered?

P909 LNE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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