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N159 RNR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,942 mi
Last recorded74,942 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 RNR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 74,942 miles

o/s/r arch rusted

Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r arch rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,719 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 69,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,400 miles

NSR Tyre has a spring/pin in shoulder of tread(marked on side wall)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat belt has been adapted/ lengthened using an adjustable belt fitting which restricts lap belt adjustment

Steering wheel factory covering has detached from steel ring.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 68,390 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

NSF brake disc heavily warn

NSR Tyre has a spring/pin in shoulder of tread(marked on side wall)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat belt has been adapted/ lengthened using an adjustable belt fitting which restricts lap belt adjustment

Steering wheel factory covering has detached from steel ring.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,337 miles

oil leak

rear brake ferrulls corroded

rear springs corroded

stearing cover loose

o/s/cv boot perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/outer sill heavly corroded

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

front discs worn +corroded

n/s/f shock mist of oil

o/s.r chasis rail corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,927 miles

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine + gear box leak

pads low

very slight bind on o/s front brake

wind screen chiped

Fail 25 May 2007 56,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box + engine leaks

pads getting low

slight bind o/s/front brake

windsrceen

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,554 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 52,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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N159 RNR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N159 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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What year was N159 RNR registered?

N159 RNR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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