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P981 JPU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 JPU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension mounting point has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)the nearside rear axle mounting point has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension mounting point has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)the offside rear axle mounting point has surface corrosion present

(3.5.1i)the nearside rear torque plate has excessive corrosion present but is not considered excessively deteriorated,however recommend renewal

(3.5.1i)the offside rear torque plate has corrosion forming

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre inner shoulder unevenly worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)the windscreen washers are overshooting the swept area and are ready for service and adjustments

Slight engine oil leak present

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,023 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,507 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 50,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 40,293 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 40,293 miles

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

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

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

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Fail 25 Aug 2005 40,153 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JPU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 JPU, 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 P981 JPU registered?

P981 JPU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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