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P986 MBF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 MBF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,619 miles

1/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,167 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 102,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ SLIGHT DENT N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 92,324 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005

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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P986 MBF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P986 MBF, 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 P986 MBF registered?

P986 MBF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P986 MBF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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