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P761 XYG

1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,348 mi
Last recorded72,348 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX60,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 XYG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,348 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

advance movement in both front track rod ends under load needs attention

engine/gearbox oil leaks

rear sub-frame corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,247 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,985 miles

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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P761 XYG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P761 XYG, 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 P761 XYG registered?

P761 XYG is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P761 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 XYG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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