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P113 NJA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 NJA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded in areas

o/s/r tyre inner tread area wearing low

Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded in areas

o/s/r tyre inner tread area wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,084 miles

advisory items still stand

Fail 3 Sep 2007 85,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

font brakes slightly binding †clutch pedal pad missing

Fail 25 Aug 2007 85,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 73,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 73,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P113 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 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 P113 NJA, 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 29 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 P113 NJA registered?

P113 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P113 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 NJA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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