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P738 LSG

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 LSG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 105,704 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 105,700 miles

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

near side front and offside front wheel rims slightly damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2007 105,679 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 96,913 miles

oil leak

steering rack has slight play

nearside frot inner cv gaitor insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2006 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

o/s/f tyre on limit

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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P738 LSG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P738 LSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P738 LSG registered?

P738 LSG is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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