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N196 XKJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,623 mi
Last recorded66,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 XKJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/mirror glass damage

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,930 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 48,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N196 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N196 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N196 XKJ registered?

N196 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N196 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 XKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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