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P489 SGG

1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,262 mi
Last recorded73,262 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX62,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 SGG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,756 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 69,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 65,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 65,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 65,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P489 SGG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P489 SGG, 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

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What year was P489 SGG registered?

P489 SGG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P489 SGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 SGG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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