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N216 HWU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,558 mi
Last recorded69,558 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 HWU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 May 2009 69,558 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion to rear subframe

rear tyres light perishing

very slight play ns ball joint

Pass 30 May 2008 67,111 miles

corrosion to front struts

front tyres on limit

Pass 26 May 2007 64,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N216 HWU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N216 HWU, 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 N216 HWU registered?

N216 HWU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N216 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 HWU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N216 HWU have outstanding finance?

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