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P389 RAE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,867 mi
Last recorded81,867 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 RAE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 77,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 8 Nov 2006 73,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,324 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?

Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,779
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
parking brake recording little or no effort 230
Direction indicator incorrect colour 201
brake recording little or no effort 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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P389 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P389 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P389 RAE?

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What year was P389 RAE registered?

P389 RAE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P389 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 RAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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