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N215 XAV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 XAV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 83,973 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 83,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 77,284 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 69,465 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N215 XAV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N215 XAV, 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 N215 XAV registered?

N215 XAV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N215 XAV safe to buy?

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