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N198 JLE

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Lpg 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,901 mi
Last recorded136,901 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 125,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 119,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 101,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,896 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 80,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,744 miles

crack in windscreen zone b

n/s/rear tyre worn.also-tyre rotation incorrect way round.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N198 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,242cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N198 JLE, 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 N198 JLE registered?

N198 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N198 JLE safe to buy?

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