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P277 CCT

1997 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 CCT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 80,497 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,536 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat 126?

Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 386
position lamp(s) not working 342
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Stop lamp not working 281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 275
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P277 CCT is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,721 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 126 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P277 CCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 126 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P277 CCT registered?

P277 CCT is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P277 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 CCT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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