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N232 CNB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 CNB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,930 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jan 2014 121,994 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 121,972 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,626 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 114,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres slight perished

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,173 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 95,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 76,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,252 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 65,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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N232 CNB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N232 CNB, 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 N232 CNB registered?

N232 CNB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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