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P981 CRB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,770 mi
Last recorded106,770 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 CRB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake flexs ferrulles rusty

all suspension components are rusty & weaksome structure points are rusty & weak n/s front cross member rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,636 miles

all suspension units arms cross members varius other parts rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2008 96,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all suspension units arms cross members varius other parts rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2006 92,962 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear sub frames corroding some boarder line pass

Fail 18 Sep 2006 92,959 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

rear subframs corroding boarder line pass

Pass 27 Sep 2005 89,570 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 89,564 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P981 CRB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P981 CRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P981 CRB registered?

P981 CRB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P981 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 CRB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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