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N170 SPR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,572 mi
Last recorded64,572 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 SPR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 64,572 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 64,572 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 57,124 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s headlamp damaged

radiator poor

Pass 16 May 2009 56,649 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,176 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 May 2008 56,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate poor

Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,572 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,572 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,959 miles

both front bottom wishbone dust covers split.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 45,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 SPR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SPR, 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 SPR registered?

N170 SPR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N170 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 SPR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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