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N202 MGH

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 MGH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,457 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,557 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 45,267 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,333 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD (NON REPAIRABLE).

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,333 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD (NON REPAIRABLE).

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,431 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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N202 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N202 MGH, 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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N202 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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