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N199 VVV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 VVV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,237 miles

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

nearside front tyre low tread on its outer edge.

rear chassis legs and subframe corroding,.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 107,451 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 104,187 miles

1/ both rear chassis legs corroding above subframe

Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 89,610 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 89,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

both sides front lower ball joint gaiters perished.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner 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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N199 VVV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc 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 N199 VVV, 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 N199 VVV registered?

N199 VVV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N199 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 VVV 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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