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N197 FLN

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,177 mi
Last recorded86,177 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 FLN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 86,177 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 84,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,464 miles

Oil leak

offside front jacking point corroded but structurally still ok

Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,464 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front jacking point corroded but structurally still ok

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 79,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,099 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 77,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad rattle in rear box

Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,793 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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N197 FLN is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N197 FLN, 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 N197 FLN registered?

N197 FLN is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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