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N231 JCL

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 JCL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,327 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,156 miles

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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N231 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N231 JCL, 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 N231 JCL registered?

N231 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N231 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 JCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N231 JCL have outstanding finance?

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