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N148 FCL

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,321 mi
Last recorded64,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 FCL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,321 miles

Nearside headlamp has stonchip

Offside headlamp has condensation

exhaust rear box has repair patch

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust coroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,985 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,885 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,120 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,480 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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N148 FCL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N148 FCL, 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 N148 FCL registered?

N148 FCL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N148 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 FCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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