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P96 EHC

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,687 mi
Last recorded64,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 EHC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 64,687 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 64,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,071 miles

advise both front protection kits damaged on front dampers

advise marks on windscreen

various marks around bodywork

Fail 18 Oct 2007 58,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front shock protection sleeves damaged

advise scratch to drivers side windscreen

advise various corrosion around rear axle area †strong advise

various bodywork marks around vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,880 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,880 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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P96 EHC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P96 EHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P96 EHC registered?

P96 EHC is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P96 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 EHC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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