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P950 TYJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,272 mi
Last recorded68,272 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 TYJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 55,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,728 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of front and rear number plates .

condition of nearside and offside front brake hose unions mountings .

Fail 9 Oct 2010 48,718 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of nearside and offside front brake hose unions mountings .

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,756 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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P950 TYJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P950 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.

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What year was P950 TYJ registered?

P950 TYJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P950 TYJ safe to buy?

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