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N199 CMF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 CMF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2008 91,965 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,193 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 90,193 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlight

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 83,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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N199 CMF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N199 CMF, 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 N199 CMF registered?

N199 CMF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N199 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 CMF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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