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P436 WUS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento S

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S56,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 WUS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,952 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s inner c/v gaitor leaking oil

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 55,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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P436 WUS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P436 WUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P436 WUS registered?

P436 WUS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P436 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P436 WUS 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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