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N208 ELU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 ELU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,890 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 53,877 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,228 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,807 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,282 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,461 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,729 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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N208 ELU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N208 ELU, 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 N208 ELU registered?

N208 ELU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N208 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 ELU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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