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P943 ORO

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 ORO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,877 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,988 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 71,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 71,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both headlamp reflectors discoloured-offside headlamp has yellowish light-advise both headlamps replaced

condensation in offside headlamp

front brake inbalance 15%

nearside rear tyre around 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

offside front alloy wheel slightly damaged

offside front indicator slightly whitish

offside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge/centre 3/4 of tyre [borderline] advise replace

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge-close to limit on inner edge

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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P943 ORO 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 42.9%.

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 P943 ORO, 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

How do I check the history of P943 ORO?

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What year was P943 ORO registered?

P943 ORO is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P943 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 ORO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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