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P440 JTS

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 JTS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,779 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,551 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 77,546 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,716 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 63,429 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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P440 JTS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P440 JTS, 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 P440 JTS registered?

P440 JTS is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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