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P639 LWB

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

847,798 mi
Last recorded847,798 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 LWB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 847,798 miles

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

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer side walls

Fail 27 Mar 2008 87,798 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2006 86,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 86,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 79,447 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 79,445 miles

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

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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P639 LWB is a 1997 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 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 P639 LWB, 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 P639 LWB registered?

P639 LWB is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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