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N117 BCE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,661 mi
Last recorded68,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 BCE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 68,661 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 68,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,218 miles

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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N117 BCE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N117 BCE, 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.

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What year was N117 BCE registered?

N117 BCE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N117 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 BCE 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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