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P978 TWL

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,630 mi
Last recorded35,630 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 TWL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,630 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,447 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 31,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P978 TWL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P978 TWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P978 TWL registered?

P978 TWL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P978 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 TWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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