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P481 EEC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,903 mi
Last recorded42,903 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 EEC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

Pass 9 May 2008 40,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise all tyres perished!

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise brake pipes corroded!

advise o/s/r tyre nailed!

Fail 8 May 2008 40,699 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise all tyres perished!

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise brake pipes corroded!

advise o/s/r tyre nailed!

Pass 11 May 2007 38,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,575 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 36,260 miles

slight blowing on exhaust in various areas

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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P481 EEC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Purple 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 P481 EEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P481 EEC registered?

P481 EEC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P481 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 EEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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