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P977 TFV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 TFV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,332 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 89,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,654 miles

advice rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,062 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 81,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 73,305 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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P977 TFV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P977 TFV, 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 P977 TFV registered?

P977 TFV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P977 TFV safe to buy?

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