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N153 RNR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,736 mi
Last recorded67,736 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 RNR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.32 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded reel mount area/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills,wheel arch/sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,686 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,729 miles

All brake hoses starting to perish

N/s engine mount worn

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,676 miles

N/S/F shock absorber bumpstop disintegrating.

O/S/F shock absorber bumpstop disintegrating.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements on brake test-recommend inspection and possible adjustment of parking brake assembly.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F shock absorber bumpstop disintegrating.

O/S/F shock absorber bumpstop disintegrating.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements on brake test-recommend inspection and possible adjustment of parking brake assembly.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,320 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 32,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust system coroded

various areas of under body corotion

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,353 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nrf osf and nsr tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,944 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 26,944 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,716 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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N153 RNR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red 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 N153 RNR, 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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N153 RNR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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