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P383 NFA

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,138 mi
Last recorded79,138 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin71,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 NFA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 79,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,637 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine idle speed 1800 revs

Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine idle speed 1800 revs

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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P383 NFA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 71,515 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 P383 NFA, 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 30 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 P383 NFA registered?

P383 NFA is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P383 NFA safe to buy?

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