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N230 RDD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,254 mi
Last recorded44,254 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 RDD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,254 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion.

Front tracking is out?

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

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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N230 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N230 RDD, 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 N230 RDD registered?

N230 RDD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N230 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 RDD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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