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N229 OFW

1996 Fiat Cinquecent

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,066 mi
Last recorded104,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecent62,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 OFW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,066 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,052 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 101,819 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 101,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 93,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 93,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 81,278 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?

Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
4,100
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 252
parking brake recording little or no effort 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 114
brake recording little or no effort 109
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N229 OFW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 OFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N229 OFW registered?

N229 OFW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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