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P421 MJA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 MJA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 80,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,969 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,369 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 72,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,169 miles

Oil leak

front flexis signs of perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2007 68,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,181 miles

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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P421 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 60,227 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P421 MJA, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P421 MJA registered?

P421 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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