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P49 VFC

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,116 mi
Last recorded35,116 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 35,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,699 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 33,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P49 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P49 VFC, 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 P49 VFC registered?

P49 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P49 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 VFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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