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P97 NWX

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 NWX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes

corrosion present on front and rear chassis rails

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front discs

inner arch covers fitted front and rear

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

rear bumper insecure

rear gearbox mounting incorectly mounted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,629 miles

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on front section of exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on rear chassis rails and suspension

minor oil leak

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on front section of exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on rear chassis rails and suspension

minor oil leak

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,732 miles

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on rear chassis rails to spring mounts

corrosion present on rear trailing arms

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on rear chassis rails to spring mounts

corrosion present on rear trailing arms

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,196 miles

Oil leak

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on rear suspension

Fail 22 Oct 2008 83,193 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on rear suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,795 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 69,885 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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P97 NWX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P97 NWX, 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 P97 NWX registered?

P97 NWX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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