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P961 ORO

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,535 mi
Last recorded107,535 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 ORO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to underside/suspension of vehicle

o/s/r tyre getting low & tread/sidewall cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 107,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to underside/suspension of vehicle

o/s/r tyre getting low & tread/sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 105,439 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside rear coilspring corroded

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 105,439 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear coilspring corroded

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,467 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 101,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,290 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside rear chassis, nearside rear inner sill and to rear brake hose ferrules

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit, wearing unevenly and has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,613 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis, nearside rear inner sill and to rear brake hose ferrules

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit, wearing unevenly and has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,251 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 79,251 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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P961 ORO is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P961 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.

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What year was P961 ORO registered?

P961 ORO is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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