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P939 PRJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 PRJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,057 miles

handbrake cables rubbing on rear wheels- both sides

hi level brake lamp a little dull

offside headlamp output a little poor

slight lump/bulge to nearside rear tyre sidewall - borderline

Fail 3 Nov 2010 90,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

handbrake cables rubbing on rear wheels- both sides

hi level brake lamp a little dull

offside headlamp output a little poor

slight lump/bulge to nearside rear tyre sidewall - borderline

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,964 miles

handbrake cables incorrectly routed - close to rear wheeels

offside headlamp a little dull

Fail 7 Nov 2009 80,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

handbrake cables incorrectly routed - close to rear wheeels

Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front wiper blades are split at ends

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,614 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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P939 PRJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P939 PRJ, 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 P939 PRJ registered?

P939 PRJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P939 PRJ safe to buy?

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