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N170 RNR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

40,034 mi
Last recorded40,034 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 RNR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 40,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,053 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 37,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,290 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N170 RNR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N170 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 N170 RNR registered?

N170 RNR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N170 RNR safe to buy?

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