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J88 TMF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,685 mi
Last recorded90,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 TMF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 90,685 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,711 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 84,711 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 23 May 2006 70,764 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 70,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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J88 TMF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 TMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 TMF?

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What year was J88 TMF registered?

J88 TMF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is J88 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 TMF shows 8 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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