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P916 TYJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,691 mi
Last recorded50,691 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 TYJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,611 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,843 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 27,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,647 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 23,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,072 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 21,046 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,107 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,928 miles

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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P916 TYJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P916 TYJ, 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 P916 TYJ registered?

P916 TYJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P916 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P916 TYJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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