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N137 EAR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Purple Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,994 mi
Last recorded51,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 EAR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,490 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 51,485 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.85 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.83 % CO (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.00 % CO (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure SECURING PIN SPLIT PIN MISSING (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp lens missing . (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 50,761 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp lens missing . (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,270 miles

oil pressure warning light illuminated at idle

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,767 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 47,767 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,797 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 46,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,099 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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N137 EAR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Purple with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N137 EAR, 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 N137 EAR registered?

N137 EAR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N137 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N137 EAR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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