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N218 LMR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting70,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 LMR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 73,783 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 73,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,586 miles

o/s/r wheel "drones"(when spun), reminiscent of worn wheel bearing. Pass & advise .

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,510 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,166 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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N218 LMR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 70,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N218 LMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N218 LMR registered?

N218 LMR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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