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P109 MTP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin64,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 66,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2008 66,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

pedal rubber worn, som e rust in rear chassis.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,996 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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P109 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P109 MTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P109 MTP registered?

P109 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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